Dr. Attia Resigns from CBS News Amid Epstein Files Controversy

Physician Peter Attia has resigned from his new role as a CBS News contributor, shortly after it was announced in January 2026. His departure follows the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, in which Attia's name appeared numerous times. Attia's representatives stated that his contributor role had not yet substantially begun, and he stepped back to prevent it from distracting from the network's work.

Attia himself issued an apology on February 2, 2026, for his interactions with Epstein, which he described as embarrassing and tasteless. He clarified that he was not involved in any criminal activity and never attended any of Epstein's alleged parties or visited his island. Attia's correspondence with Epstein reportedly included crude remarks and discussions about wellness advice.

The physician's resignation occurs shortly after a '60 Minutes' segment featuring Attia was reportedly shelved by CBS. Attia is one of many public figures implicated in the vast cache of documents released by the Department of Justice last month. His prior career included work at Johns Hopkins Hospital and hosting 'The Drive' podcast.