Sir Trevor Phillips urges CBS News colleagues to give critics blunt riposte
Phillips sought to buck up his fellow London bureau colleagues during a contentious staff meeting on Tuesday
TL;DR
- Sir Trevor Phillips urged CBS News colleagues to dismiss critics questioning editorial integrity.
- Phillips used blunt language, suggesting telling critics to "fuck off and let us do our jobs."
- He defended his foreign editor's position against accusations of editorial interference.
- Phillips acknowledged external criticism following his move to CBS and the acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media.
- He stressed the importance of journalistic objectivity and mutual support in the face of external pressure.