Jon Wertheim

Jon Wertheim is a correspondent for the long-running CBS news magazine program, 60 Minutes. He is currently newsworthy due to recent turmoil within the show. In the wake of several firings of senior correspondents and top producers, Wertheim, along with fellow correspondents Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, announced their decision to remain at 60 Minutes. They issued a joint statement expressing their commitment to the program, indicating a desire to 'stay and fight' to prevent the show's decline. This decision highlights their dedication to the journalistic integrity and future of 60 Minutes amidst internal changes and potential editorial interference, as suggested by other recent reports concerning the program's management.