Comedian Nikki Glaser took a sharp jab at CBS News during her opening monologue for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night. Despite the ceremony being broadcast on CBS, the host didn't hold back while addressing the network's recent string of controversies.
"And the award for 'Most Editing' goes to CBS News," Glaser quipped to the star-studded audience. "Yes, CBS News, America's newest place to see BS news."
The joke touched on a nerve for a network that has spent the last year under intense scrutiny from both sides of the aisle. The "Most Editing" remark was a clear reference to allegations that have plagued the news division since the 2024 election cycle.
President Donald Trump famously sued the network for "election interference" after accusing producers of deceptive editing during an interview with Kamala Harris. That legal battle culminated in a $16 million settlement just before the network's parent company, Paramount, merged with Skydance Media.
The network's reputation has faced further turmoil under its new leadership. Skydance CEO David Ellison took the reins and installed The Free Press founder Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief in October.
The appointment of Weiss was seen as a move to revitalize the brand, but it has triggered a wave of backlash from progressive commentators. Critics have accused the new leadership of "acquiescing" to the Trump administration to protect the parent company's business interests.
Tensions at the network reached a boiling point in late 2025 when Weiss reportedly pulled a 60 Minutes segment just hours before it was set to air. This followed an earlier controversy where DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accused Face the Nation of editing her remarks, leading the show to shift to a "live-only" format for major interviews.
Even legendary late-night host David Letterman weighed in on the crisis recently. He slammed the network as a "wreck" and accused the current management of being "idiots" who have trampled on the legacy of the legendary news organization.
Glaser’s roast served as a reminder of how much the media landscape has shifted under the new administration. As the camera panned to uncomfortable executives in the ballroom, it was clear that the "Tiffany Network" is still struggling to find its footing under its new "America First" alignment.