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Everything You Need to Know: CBS Takeover by Pro-Israel Billionaires

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🏛 The Shake-Up at CBS

CBS News, one of America’s most established newsrooms, is facing its biggest change in decades.

David Ellison, the billionaire son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has taken control of Paramount and CBS after a massive merger. One of his first moves is buying Bari Weiss’s outlet The Free Press for $150 million and installing her as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Ellison says he wants CBS to appeal to the “center left and center right,” but his track record and close ties to pro-Israel politics tell a different story.

🧑‍💼 Who Is Bari Weiss?

Bari Weiss is best known for quitting the New York Times in 2020 after claiming she was bullied by liberal colleagues. She has since built a brand as a media disruptor who rails against “wokeness” while defending Israel at every turn.

Weiss openly calls herself a “Zionist fanatic.” Her outlet, The Free Press, has consistently downplayed or ignored Israel’s war crimes, mass starvation, and genocide in Gaza.

Now she is taking over CBS News, a network that still broadcasts trusted shows like 60 Minutes. For many employees inside CBS, this feels like a betrayal of journalism itself. One insider described the mood with just three words: “What the fuck.”

💰 The Ellison Family’s Influence

David Ellison is not acting alone. His father, Larry Ellison, is one of the richest men in the world and a major backer of pro-Israel causes.

  • Larry Ellison has donated tens of millions of dollars to Friends of the IDF.
  • He once tried to put Benjamin Netanyahu on Oracle’s board.
  • He has funded think tanks and political groups that shape U.S. foreign policy in Israel’s favor.

With this family influence now steering CBS, it is no wonder employees fear the newsroom will become another propaganda tool.

⚠️ Why This Matters

CBS has a long history of investigative journalism, from Watergate to the Iraq War. Putting Bari Weiss in charge threatens that legacy.

  • Bias in Gaza coverage: Weiss has repeatedly minimized Israel’s crimes. Her leadership could censor or distort reporting on Palestine.
  • Corporate capture: A billionaire family with deep ties to Israeli interests now controls a major U.S. news network.
  • Chilling effect: Journalists critical of Israel may be silenced, punished, or pushed out.

This is not just about CBS. It is about whether Americans can trust their media to tell the truth about war, power, and justice.

✊ What You Can Do

  • Boycott CBS News: Do not watch or share their content if they become a propaganda outlet.
  • Support independent media: Follow and amplify journalists and outlets that tell the truth about Palestine.
  • Take back your power: Use tools like Boycat to align your choices with your values.
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