Scott Pelley Critiques CBS's Bari Weiss Over '60 Minutes' Management Changes
Scott Pelley has publicly criticized CBS head Bari Weiss, claiming she is undermining '60 Minutes' following recent staff changes. Pelley expressed concerns during a meeting with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton, regarding his qualifications and the recent firings at the program.
Longtime correspondent Scott Pelley has voiced strong criticisms against CBS News head Bari Weiss, asserting that she is 'murdering' the iconic program '60 Minutes.' Pelley made these remarks during a meeting with the newly appointed executive producer, Nick Bilton, where he questioned Bilton's qualifications and expressed dismay over recent staff firings. Reports indicate that Pelley described the changes made by Weiss, including the dismissal of previous personnel, as 'cruel' and criticized her for lacking the requisite qualifications for her role. Despite Bilton's defense of Weiss, claiming she is committed to the institution, Pelley maintained that her leadership is detrimental. Observers noted Pelley receiving support from other staff members during the discussion. The exchange follows Weiss's memo advocating for a 'new approach' to enhance '60 Minutes' relevance in the modern media landscape, a strategy that appears to have stirred considerable unrest among the show's team.