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FCC Chair Criticizes 60 Minutes Journalist Scott Pelley

Updated 2026-06-08 01:15 UTC 1 source Negative

FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized journalist Scott Pelley, who was recently fired from '60 Minutes', for being out of touch.

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Blasts Scott Pelley As “Completely Out Of Touch” After Journalist Says His ’60 Minutes’ Firing Came As A Surprise

FCC Chair Brendan Carr took to social media earlier today to slam erstwhile 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley after the longtime broadcast journalist told The New York Times the idea of being fired following his tense confrontation with the newsmagazine was “the furthest thing from my mind.̶

2026-06-08 01:07 UTC