Freshman CBS anchor admits they’ve lied to the American people
Americans don’t trust the media much. And the likes of CNN and CBS have only themselves to blame.
Now a freshman CBS anchor admitted they’ve lied to the American people.
Dokoupil Prepares to Anchor CBS Evening News
Tony Dokoupil steps into the role of solo anchor for the CBS Evening News starting January 5, 2026, replacing the previous co-anchor setup.
In a promotional video released on New Year’s Day, he addressed public skepticism toward journalism, saying: “The point is that, on too many stories, the press has missed the story, because we’ve taken into account the perspective of advocates and not the average American. Or we put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites and not enough on you.”
He pledged to prioritize viewers, stating: “I report for you, which means I tell you what I know, when I know it and how I know it. And when I get it wrong, I’ll tell you that too.”
Pledge of Accountability and Transparency
Dokoupil emphasized equal standards for all, declaring: “It also means I’m going to talk to everybody and hold everyone in public life to the same standard.”
He described his approach: “I love talking to people about what works in this country, what doesn’t, and not only what should change, but the good ideas that should never change. I think telling the truth is one of them.”
Closing the message, he said: “I’m Tony Dokoupil, the anchor of the CBS Evening News. Hold me to it.”
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who selected him, noted: “We live in a time in which many people have lost trust in the media. Tony Dokoupil is the person to win it back.”
Context of Media Trust and Past Events
Dokoupil’s comments come amid longstanding debates over journalistic impartiality.
For years, critics across the political spectrum have argued that mainstream outlets, including legacy networks, have shown bias in story selection and framing—often favoring certain viewpoints on issues like political scandals, foreign policy, and public health measures—eroding public confidence.
His appointment follows a 2024 internal controversy at CBS, where executives initially deemed his tough interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel-Palestine issues as not meeting editorial standards, though no formal discipline followed.
