White House condemns CBS News hire of ex-Cheney aide Jeremy Adler

The White House is expressing strong opposition to CBS News' hiring of Jeremy Adler, a communications executive who previously served as deputy chief of staff and senior communications adviser to former Rep. Liz Cheney from 2019 to 2023. Adler will join CBS News' communications team, according to sources familiar with the move. The hire comes as CBS navigates significant changes under new leadership. Cheney emerged as one of President Trump's most vocal Republican critics and led the House investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack. Her opposition to Trump and role in the probe made her a polarizing figure within the GOP. The hiring reflects ongoing tensions between the current administration and major news networks over personnel decisions. The White House's reaction was swift and harsh, with one official calling the hire "insanity" and questioning the judgment of CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Trump previously sued CBS for $20 billion in 2024, ultimately settling for $16 million last year. CBS declined to comment on the hiring or the White House criticism. The appointment occurs during a turbulent period for CBS News, which is adjusting to new ownership and leadership under Weiss, who was named editor-in-chief in October. Several high-profile journalists, including Scott MacFarlane and Anderson Cooper, have recently left or declined to renew contracts. The network did secure Gayle King's contract renewal earlier this month, providing some stability amid the personnel changes.

White House condemns CBS News hire of ex-Cheney aide Jeremy Adler

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