Pelley Cites Support as 60 Minutes Exit Sparks Fallout
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Fired 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley posted a brief Instagram note to supporters after a clash with CBS News leadership, thanking followers as he signs off from the show. The firing came amid upheaval under new executive producer Nick Bilton and editor Bari Weiss, with other longtime staffers leaving, and Pelley accusing leadership of 'murdering' 60 Minutes and bowing to the Trump administration. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over the program’s direction and editorial independence, drawing mixed reactions from peers.
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