Bari Weiss Discusses Scott Pelley's Departure During CBS News Staff Call

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, addressed Scott Pelley's departure during a staff call on June 3, 2026. Weiss stated that the network attempted to find a resolution with Pelley before his firing, which he disputed, claiming there was no effort to resolve the situation during a meeting where he felt he was effectively terminated. Pelley accused Weiss of misleading the staff about the circumstances of his departure, asserting that CBS executives had raised the possibility of his firing early in the meeting. Weiss acknowledged Pelley's contributions to CBS and expressed regret over the outcome, while also emphasizing the future direction of '60 Minutes' under new executive producer Nick Bilton. Pelley criticized the lack of constructive dialogue during the meeting and expressed concern over the trust between CBS executives and the staff.