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Former 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss-run CBS News ordered him to ‘put the thumb on the scale’ for Trump
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Scott Pelley, former 60 Minutes anchor, accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of pressuring the news division to favor coverage supportive of the Trump administration, describing it as unprecedented corporate influence.
- Pelley claimed this editorial interference led to significant changes at 60 Minutes, including his firing in June and a drastic restructuring of the program without explanation.
- Weiss, who joined CBS News a year ago, has denied allegations of biased coverage, stating that editorial decisions are part of her role as editor-in-chief.
- Despite Weiss's leadership, CBS News ratings have declined, and insiders report a divided opinion on her management style, with some criticizing her for not listening to dissenting views 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 tenure.
