Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News’ 60 Minutes following a heated confrontation with new executive producer Nick Bilton and criticism of editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Scott Pelley, a longtime CBS journalist and former anchor of the CBS Evening News, was terminated from “60 Minutes” after nearly 40 years at the network, including over 20 years as a correspondent for the program.
. The firing occurred on June 2, 2026, following a tense staff meeting with newly appointed executive producer Nick Bilton, who had recently replaced longtime EP Tanya Simon. (Bing News, 6/3/2026)
One of Scott Pelley’s most infamous moments came when he attacked President Trump for defunding Peter Daszak, claiming Trump was standing in the way of a cure for Covid, when in truth Daszak helped create it in the first place. It was a total inversion of reality. Good riddance. https://t.co/ypKO7f9F5Q pic.twitter.com/BR3mhzCsy0
— Hans Mahncke (@HansMahncke) June 3, 2026
Recall how Scott Pelley used 60 Minutes to run cover for Andy McCabe lying to the FBI during his anti-Trump witch hunt. He’s always been a progressive activist masquerading as a professional journalist. https://t.co/gfe9Z3J73J
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) June 3, 2026
US: Scott Pelley Fired from 60 Minutes; Accuses CBS of Bias
Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley has been fired by CBS News after clashing with network leadership over recent cuts. Pelley subsequently accused executives of ordering him to inject “falsehoods and bias”… pic.twitter.com/DkBsLV0Tp7
— InfactoWeaver (@InfactoWeaver) June 4, 2026
One day after ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley was fired as a result of his comments about CBS News bosses, he spoke out about the “heartbreaking” trajectory of the legendary news program. https://t.co/KGMNKq6QAx pic.twitter.com/K8sIp26UJd
— E! News (@enews) June 4, 2026