The head of CBS News is considering an “editorial review” of its “fairness in reporting” after the Dopoukil Coates drama

CBS News President Wendy McMahon is reportedly considering an “editorial review” of fairness in the network’s journalism following uproar in newsrooms over “CBS Mornings” star Tony Dopoukil’s testy exchange with anti-Israel author Ta-Nehisi Coates.

The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that CBS News is “considering an editorial review to further address issues of fairness in reporting,” which would come “at McMahon’s direction.”

“The aim of the review would be to ensure that subjectivity does not enter into reporting, a senior executive said. How such a review should be implemented is still being discussed,” WSJ reported.

The unnamed manager also told WSJ that CBS News would launch an investigation “to examine concerns employees have raised about their personal experiences in the newsroom, including anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim views, racism and sexism.”

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CBS News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Dokoupil, who is Jewish and has children living in Israel, criticized Coates, whose new book “The Message” is critical of Israel.

“The contents of this section would not be out of place in an extremist’s backpack,” Dokoupil told Coates, asking him: “Why leave out so much?” and “What particularly bothers you about the existence of a Jewish state?” that is one Jewish safe place?”

What emerged was a lively conversation between Dokoupil and Coates that, despite its intensity on television, never boiled over. However, according to various reports, this cannot be said within the network.

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Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates was asked in a recent interview by CBS host Tony Dokoupil about his views on Israel’s right to exist. (CBS/Screenshot)

CBS leadership assured offended employees that after a review, they concluded the interview did not meet the company’s “editorial standards.” Free Press previously reported, who received an audio recording of the staff meeting.

While a source familiar with the matter said Fox News Digital Because Dokoupil would not be punished for the interview, complaints forced the Jewish host to meet with the network’s internal Race and Culture Department.

According to the New York Timesthe conversation “focused on Mr. Dokoupil’s tone, phrasing and body language during the interview.”

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CBS News faced newsroom turmoil following the Dopoukil Coates interview. (Getty Images)

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Some have rallied to his defense, like CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford, who advocated for him during a staff conference, and Shari Redstone, chairwoman of CBS News parent company Paramount Global, who called The network’s handling of Dokoupil was a “mistake.”“However, CBS CEO George Cheeks issued a memo supporting McMahon’s leadership.