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Scott Pelley Confronts New CBS Leadership Amid 60 Minutes Staff Firings

Scott Pelley Fired After Clashing with New 60 Minutes Leadership Over CBS News Changes

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19h ago· 3 min readenNews

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Summary

Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was fired after a contentious meeting with new executive producer Nick Bilton. During the meeting, Pelley voiced strong criticism of recent changes at CBS News, including his view that Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss is "murdering" the show, that Bilton is unqualified for his role, and that the new leadership direction is damaging the program. The incident highlights internal turmoil at the iconic news magazine show under new management.

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Scott Pelley making his feelings known on a number of issues, including his view of CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss as 'murdering' the show

how Bilton wasn't qualified for his position

how the new regime is look

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On Monday, new EP Nick Bilton (with CBS News Managing Editor Charles Forelle joining him) introduced himself to CBS News' 60 Minutes staff. The meeting did not go well, with longtime correspondent Scott Pelley making his feelings known on a number of issu

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