What Smart People Are Saying About Anderson Cooper's '60 Minutes' ExitNEWS | 18 February 2026Anderson Cooper said he's leaving CBS News to spend more time with his family.
Anderson Cooper said he's leaving CBS News to spend more time with his family. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
Anderson Cooper said he's leaving CBS News to spend more time with his family. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images
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Veteran broadcaster Anderson Cooper said Monday that he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS News' "60 Minutes" after nearly 20 years.
In a statement, Cooper said he intended to spend more time focusing on his CNN gig, and his family.
His exit comes at an already turbulent time for CBS News under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss.
Here are what some of the leading voices in media are saying about Cooper's "60 Minutes" departure.Author: Enter Your Email. Lara O'Reilly. Source
