CBS News leadership informed staff on June 4, 2026, that the decision to terminate longtime '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley was due to a breach of trust. This information was disclosed during an editorial call, as reported by The New York Times.
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CBS News Fires Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes' Due to Breach of Trust
CBS News announced the firing of Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes' on June 4, 2026, citing a breach of trust as the reason for the decision. The details were shared during an internal editorial call.
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Bari Weiss: Scott Pelley fired from ’60 Minutes’ for breaking ‘foundation’ of trust
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CBS News Fires Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes' Due to Breach of Trust
