An ABC News reporter recently apologized for describing the interactions of Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with his transgender girlfriend as “very moving.” This incident has prompted Gutman to transition to CBS, where the network announced his hiring on Tuesday.
Matt Gutman’s previous remarks led to considerable backlash on social media. He is set to be the first significant hire by Bari Weiss, who has just taken on the role of CBS News Editor-in-Chief. Gutman will be prominently featured in CBS Morning and CBS Evening News, as well as take on responsibilities as chief correspondent for 48 Hours and contribute to future seasons of 60 Minutes.
Bari Weiss praised Gutman’s unique ability to engage viewers through storytelling, highlighting his qualities of fearlessness and energy.
Gutman, based in Los Angeles, will also act as a fill-in anchor. His initial comments stemmed from a press conference where authorities announced murder charges against Robinson. Gutman reflected on the emotional nature of the suspect’s messages to his transgender roommate, who is in the process of transitioning. He stated that the messages revealed an intimate side of their relationship.
“It was very emotional in a way that many of us didn’t expect,” he noted, expressing surprise at the depth of the texts, which included phrases like “my sweetheart” and intentions to protect his partner.
He indicated that he had never encountered such intimate exchanges during a press event before. However, those comments did not sit well, prompting him to later issue an apology for not conveying his thoughts as intended.
Gutman mentioned that he aimed to shed light on the stark contrast between Kirk’s tragic murder and the personal nature of the messages read at the press conference. He acknowledged that his initial wording was misleading, leading to regret over how it was perceived, emphasizing his condemnation of the crime itself.
This wasn’t his first public apology; Gutman had previously faced criticism for an erroneous report regarding Kobe Bryant’s tragic helicopter crash, where he mistakenly suggested all of Bryant’s children were aboard.
He has a solid background in reporting from conflict zones, including being one of the first journalists to reach Israel after the October 7 attacks and covering the Ukraine invasion. Gutman is set to start his new role at CBS on January 5th.
CBS hires ABC journalist who expressed regret over comments about the suspected Kirk shooter
An ABC News reporter recently apologized for describing the interactions of Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with his transgender girlfriend as “very moving.” This incident has prompted Gutman to transition to CBS, where the network announced his hiring on Tuesday.
Matt Gutman’s previous remarks led to considerable backlash on social media. He is set to be the first significant hire by Bari Weiss, who has just taken on the role of CBS News Editor-in-Chief. Gutman will be prominently featured in CBS Morning and CBS Evening News, as well as take on responsibilities as chief correspondent for 48 Hours and contribute to future seasons of 60 Minutes.
Bari Weiss praised Gutman’s unique ability to engage viewers through storytelling, highlighting his qualities of fearlessness and energy.
Gutman, based in Los Angeles, will also act as a fill-in anchor. His initial comments stemmed from a press conference where authorities announced murder charges against Robinson. Gutman reflected on the emotional nature of the suspect’s messages to his transgender roommate, who is in the process of transitioning. He stated that the messages revealed an intimate side of their relationship.
“It was very emotional in a way that many of us didn’t expect,” he noted, expressing surprise at the depth of the texts, which included phrases like “my sweetheart” and intentions to protect his partner.
He indicated that he had never encountered such intimate exchanges during a press event before. However, those comments did not sit well, prompting him to later issue an apology for not conveying his thoughts as intended.
Gutman mentioned that he aimed to shed light on the stark contrast between Kirk’s tragic murder and the personal nature of the messages read at the press conference. He acknowledged that his initial wording was misleading, leading to regret over how it was perceived, emphasizing his condemnation of the crime itself.
This wasn’t his first public apology; Gutman had previously faced criticism for an erroneous report regarding Kobe Bryant’s tragic helicopter crash, where he mistakenly suggested all of Bryant’s children were aboard.
He has a solid background in reporting from conflict zones, including being one of the first journalists to reach Israel after the October 7 attacks and covering the Ukraine invasion. Gutman is set to start his new role at CBS on January 5th.
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