Over the past few months, as Bari Weiss has come under mounting criticism for a string of erratic moves at CBS News, including the radical overhaul of "60 Minutes," the embattled network boss has largely remained mum. While the 42-year-old has offered some remarks about the swirling controversies during the network's morning editorial meetings and provided a handful of quotes to print outlets, she has mostly avoided the media spotlight.
But Weiss is not the type of person who likes to take criticism lying down. Her natural instinct is to fight back—and Status has learned that she is eager to do just that. According to people familiar with the matter…
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