The Free Press has tapped Adam Rubenstein — the conservative journalist who claimed in a viral essay that he was ostracized at the New York Times for liking Chick-fil-A sandwiches — as its new deputy editor, The Post has learned.

Sources said Rubenstein is part of the” inner circle” of Free Press co-founder and CEO Bari Weiss, who on Monday was named CBS News’ editor in chief . The Free Press was also acquired by CBS-parent Paramount Skydance for a cash and stock deal amounting to $150 million.

“Adam is part of Bari’s inner circle. She trusts him implicitly,” a person with knowledge said. 5

Sources expect Rubenstein will effectively run the Free Press now that Weiss will be busy steering the editorial direction of shows like “60 Minutes,” “Face The Nation” and “CBS Sunday Morni

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