Scott Pelley says CBS News is ‘on fire’ after Bari Weiss takeover and ‘60 Minutes’ bloodbath
Scott Pelley accuses CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence in his first sit-down interview since being fired from the network.
TL;DR
- Scott Pelley, a former "60 Minutes" correspondent, has accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence.
- Pelley described recent firings of senior "60 Minutes" staffers as a "Black Thursday massacre."
- He alleged that CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss attempted to interfere with a story about Minneapolis protests for political reasons.
- Pelley expressed concern over the lack of television experience among CBS News leadership, particularly Bari Weiss.
- CBS News denied Pelley's characterization of Weiss's involvement, stating her editorial points were to strengthen the piece and denied any political motivation or allegiance to the Trump administration.