POLITICSJun 4 · 07:00 UTCFOX NEWS

'60 Minutes' meltdown: Scott Pelley fired, praised, scolded for attacking Bari Weiss, charges bias

Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News after accusing Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton of undermining '60 Minutes.' Weiss and Bilton, the show's new leadership, stated Pelley's actions broke trust, while Pelley claimed ethical issues with new management. The conflict drew praise and criticism for Pelley, with President Trump publicly mocking him.

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