Scott Pelley Criticizes CBS News Leadership After Termination, Citing 'Collapse of Values'
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Brian Steinberg
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Summary
Scott Pelley, longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent, has publicly criticized CBS News and its new owner Paramount Skydance after his termination was announced. Pelley accuses the leadership of incompetence, unprofessionalism, and a "collapse of values," suggesting the network is weakening the newsmagazine to appease the Trump administration. He states he no longer recognizes the program he helped build.
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Pelley accused the executive set in charge of the news division of 'incompetence and unprofessionalism' that have 'wreaked havoc' for months
Paramount Skydance 'is casting this legend aside' as it weakens the newsmagazine 'apparently to curry favor with the Trump administration'
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