There has been tension between McMahon and Shari Redstone in recent months, including over a potential "60 Minutes" settlement with the Trump administration.

Wendy McMahon said she would leave her role as CEO of CBS' news, stations and syndication operations, citing conflicts with Paramount Global

McMahon has come into conflict with Redstone several times since taking over operations in August 2023. McMahon’s controversial overhaul of CBS Evening News reportedly caused a steep decline in viewers and an incident involving an interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates once again put the two at odds.