Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley: ‘Foundation Was Broken’
Bari Weiss defended the firing of Scott Pelley, stating that the foundation of trust in the newsroom was broken. Pelley was let go after a heated confrontation with the new executive producer, Nick Bilton, during a staff meeting. Weiss acknowledged Pelley’s contributions to the network but emphasized the need for a respectful work environment.
- ▪Bari Weiss stated that the newsroom's foundation was broken after Scott Pelley's outburst during a meeting.
- ▪Pelley was fired following a confrontation with Nick Bilton regarding the firing of longtime producers.
- ▪In a statement, Pelley expressed disappointment over his firing and criticized CBS's new ownership.
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BreakingBusinessBari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley: ‘Foundation Was Broken’BySiladitya Ray,Forbes StaffandZachary Folk,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorsJun 03, 2026, 11:58am EDTToplineCBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reportedly defended firing longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley during a conference call Wednesday, insisting she wanted a newsroom “built on trust and mutual respect,” adding that the “foundation was broken” after the veteran journalist’s outburst at a meeting with incoming executive producer Nick Bilton on Tuesday.Scott Pelley attends the CBS Fall Schedule Celebration at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California.WireImageKey FactsIn comments first reported by The Guardian, Weiss said her staff tried to “engage with Scott Pelley and to find a way back,” but…
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