American broadcast journalist and political commentator
Fired 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley has accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of steering coverage to align with the administration, saying changes were demanded to depict protesters as more violent and to frame a shooting victim’s car a certain way. The uproar follows a broader leadership overhaul at 60 Minutes and CBS News, with longtime staffers departing and new leadership pledging independence.
The show has announced a substantial staffing refresh. Nick Bilton has added Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, Trevor Phillips and others as contributors while retaining familiar faces like Lesley Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker. The changes follow a broader leadership reshuffle at CBS News led by Bari Weiss, with several longtime staffers leaving.