The CNN host weighed in on the departure of the top "60 Minutes" producer, who pointed to a lack of journalistic independence as reason for his exit.

CNN’s Jake Tapper tore into the owner of CBS’ parent company following the sudden departure of longtime 60 Minutes producer Bill Owens. Owens stepped down on Tuesday after 24 years on the show, telling staff that he was no longer able to make “independent decisions” and could no longer run the show as he had previously.

CNN's Jake Tapper took the highly unusual move on Tuesday evening of calling out rival CBS News, following an allegation that the network was stifling the journalistic freedom of one of its core lineup programs to appease President Donald Trump.