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FCC Chairman Criticizes '60 Minutes' Journalist

Updated 2026-06-07 23:45 UTC 1 source Negative

Variety reports that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has criticized journalist Scott Pelley for claiming he was surprised by his firing from ‘60 Minutes.’ The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the media industry regarding trust and transparency.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Slams Scott Pelley as ‘Completely Out of Touch’ For Claiming ’60 Minutes’ Firing Was a Surprise

FCC boss Brendan Carr went after journalist Scott Pelley for claiming in his recent New York Times profile that it “hadn’t occurred” to him that he would be fired from “60 Minutes.” “One of the reasons why trust in media is so low is because many legacy journalists are completely out of

2026-06-07 23:35 UTC