Former 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss-run CBS News ordered him to ‘put the thumb on the scale’ for Trump
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Key Points:
- Scott Pelley, former 60 Minutes anchor, accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of pressuring the network to skew coverage in favor of the Trump administration, calling it unprecedented in his nearly 40-year career at CBS.
- Pelley claimed that resistance to this editorial direction led to a sudden and unexplained overhaul of 60 Minutes, resulting in his firing in June.
- Weiss, who joined CBS News a year ago and previously founded the conservative outlet The Free Press, has denied allegations of editorial interference, stating that her actions align with the responsibilities of an editor-in-chief.
- CBS News ratings have declined during Weiss's tenure, and insiders report a polarized view of her leadership, with some criticizing her for not listening to dissenting opinions while others praise her for incorporating diverse ideas.
- The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within CBS News regarding editorial direction and corporate influence under Weiss's leadership.
