Pelley Targets Weiss as 60 Minutes Shakeup Unfolds in Tense CBS Meeting
During a staff meeting introducing new CBS News executive producer Nick Bilton, longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accused Bari Weiss of “murdering” the show and questioned her qualifications, amid layoffs that hit the program’s team (including Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega). Bilton defended Weiss and outlined his approach, signaling continued upheaval at CBS News after Skydance’s takeover.