CBS News has terminated Scott Pelley, a veteran journalist and correspondent for '60 Minutes,' after he criticized network leadership during a staff meeting on June 1, 2026. Pelley reportedly described the program's top executive as unqualified and accused the outlet's executive editor of undermining the show he has been associated with.
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CBS News terminates Scott Pelley following criticism of leadership
Scott Pelley has been fired from CBS News after publicly criticizing the network's leadership during a staff meeting. His remarks included calling the program's top boss unqualified and accusing the executive editor of attempting to undermine the show.
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