Velshi’s Final Warning to the Press

Ali Velshi emotionally bid farewell to his weekend morning show, marking his final episode on Sunday, June 7th, as he prepares to launch his new 11 PM show, The 11th Hour, on June 15th. In his moving sign-off, Velshi defended the press as essential to democracy, warning that the current administration is pressuring major outlets and even attempting to silence witnesses through NDAs. He highlighted CBS’s $16 million settlement over a baseless lawsuit from the president and the resignation of 60 Minutes’ executive producer over fears of compromised independence. Velshi also lamented the administration’s push to defund PBS and NPR — slashing over a billion dollars — and stressed that public broadcasting’s role in exposing truths like Watergate remains vital. Urging viewers to support the press not for perfection, but for its role in sustaining democracy, Velshi declared that “bearing witness” is more crucial than ever. Stephanie Ruhle will return to the 9 AM slot, making way for Velshi’s late-night debut.

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