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Scott Pelley Interview Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-06-08 18:45 UTC 1 source Negative

Scott Pelley, a former '60 Minutes' correspondent, sparked backlash from conservatives after an interview with The New York Times. Pelley criticized the network's new leadership and expressed emotional reflections on his firing.

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Scott Pelley sparks backlash from right with New York Times interview on CBS, 60 Minutes

Scott Pelley, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent who was fired by the network last week after criticizing its new leadership, is sparking scorn from conservatives over a new interview with the New York Times. During the wide-ranging interview, Pelley fought back tears as he described being fi

2026-06-08 18:26 UTC