Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump
The recent firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' highlight ongoing tensions over media control amid political influences. Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley was dismissed for insubordination, reflecting a shift in the program's direction under new executive producer Nick Bilton. This upheaval comes as CBS navigates ownership changes and the implications of its ties to political interests.
- ▪Scott Pelley was fired for insubordination during a staff meeting.
- ▪Only three correspondents remain at '60 Minutes' following recent layoffs.
- ▪The new executive producer, Nick Bilton, lacks experience in television news.
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Analysis Firings at CBS' '60 Minutes' reflect the fight for media control in the age of Trump June 3, 20261:58 PM ET David Folkenflik Correspondents of CBS' 60 Minutes pose for a portrait in 2023. From left to right, they are Sharyn Alfonsi, L. Jon Wertheim, Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Anderson Cooper. Former Executive Producer Bill Owens sits on the far right. Only Wertheim, Whitaker and Stahl remain at the program. CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images/CBS hide caption toggle caption CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images/CBS Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter sent every weekday morning.
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