Anna Wintour has offered a vote of confidence for newly appointed CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss .

“Obviously, she’s a very accomplished young woman with a very strong personality and a strong point of view,” Wintour told Variety on Monday night when asked about Weiss’ appointment at Only Make Believe’s 25th Anniversary Gala in New York City. “And that usually makes for a great leader.”

Wintour assumed control of Vogue’s U.S. edition in 1988 and held the role for 37 years. Chloé Malle, the daughter of actor Candice Bergen and director Louis Malle, succeeded her as head of editorial content for U.S. Vogue in September.

“My days are pretty full,” said Wintour, who continues to oversee the fashion magazine’s worldwide output as chief content officer of Condé Nast and Vogue’s g

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