CBS News Editor Defends Scott Pelley's Firing
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Todd Spangler · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 1, 2026
Key points
- Bari Weiss defended the firing of Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes' during a staff call.
- Pelley was removed after a confrontation with the new executive producer of the show.
- Weiss claimed trust was 'broken' and that Pelley 'chose' the path that led to his termination.
- The decision has raised concerns about possible internal unrest at CBS News.
- Pelley's departure signals a major leadership change for the iconic news program.
Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS News, addressed the firing of Scott Pelley during a staff call. Pelley, a long-time figure at the network, was removed from '60 Minutes' after a public dispute with the new executive producer. Weiss stated that trust had been 'broken' and that Pelley 'chose' his path. The decision has raised concerns about potential backlash within the organization. Pelley's exit marks a significant shift in the leadership of the long-running news program.
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