CBS News boss Bari Weiss sounds off on Scott Pelley firing in dramatic all-hands staff call: ‘Path that he chose’
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss addressed the firing of veteran correspondent Scott Pelley during a staff meeting, stating that the decision was necessary due to a broken foundation of trust. Weiss emphasized that despite efforts to reconcile, the network could not continue with Pelley after his public confrontation with management. She praised his contributions to CBS and assured staff about the future direction of the newsmagazine under new leadership.
- ▪Bari Weiss stated that the foundation of trust was broken, leading to Scott Pelley's termination.
- ▪Pelley publicly clashed with CBS management during a staff meeting before his firing.
- ▪Weiss praised Pelley’s significant contributions to CBS News and highlighted his notable reports.
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Media exclusive CBS News boss Bari Weiss sounds off on Scott Pelley firing in dramatic all-hands staff call: ‘Path that he chose’ By Alexandra Steigrad and Ariel Zilber Published June 3, 2026, 10:48 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss addressed the firing of Scott Pelley during a staff meeting Wednesday morning, telling employees that the network had no choice but to part ways with the veteran correspondent following his public confrontation with management. “The foundation [of trust and mutual respect] was broken” Weiss said during the network’s daily 9 a.m. editorial call, according to a recording obtained by The Post.
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