Scott Pelley spent over 30 years at CBS News before his exit this week.
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Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley is out of the famed news program.Pelley, who spent over 30 years at CBS News, has been fired from the company after a clash with new "60 Minutes" top producer Nick Bilton, Business Insider has confirmed."Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear," Bilton wrote in a memo to Pelley that was seen by Business Insider. "I therefore write on behalf of CBS News, Inc. to inform you that your employment with CBS is terminated for cause effective immediately."Pelley's departure follows a testy staff meeting with Bilton on Monday, an audio recording of which was obtained by Status and The New York Times.During one exchange, Pelley reportedly said CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss "does not love this place," and is "murdering" the "60 Minutes" newsmagazine.Weiss has characterized her overhaul of CBS News — including "60 Minutes" — as part of a mission to remake the organization for the digital era.Her critics say she's trying to make the broadcast network more friendly to President Donald Trump, whose administration is tasked with approving or rejecting CBS-parent Paramount Skydance's plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Weiss has pushed back against criticism and said her actions are not political.
