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Turmoil at CBS: Veteran '60 Minutes' Journalist Fired Amid Editorial Independence Clash
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Turmoil at CBS: Veteran '60 Minutes' Journalist Fired Amid Editorial Independence Clash

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A veteran journalist at CBS's flagship news program "60 Minutes" was fired after criticizing management.
  • The journalist, Scott Pelley, reportedly clashed with new executives over the program's editorial independence.
  • The firings and departures follow the appointment of new leadership perceived as having ties to former President Trump.

Internal conflict has erupted at CBS, one of America's three major broadcast networks, surrounding the editorial independence of its news division. The turmoil has led to the dismissal of a veteran journalist from the prominent news program "60 Minutes."

Scott Pelley, a respected correspondent with 37 years at CBS, was reportedly fired on March 2nd after strongly criticizing Barry Weiss, the head of news programming. Pelley allegedly stated that Weiss was brought in to "ruin the program" and was succeeding. Pelley was informed of his termination the day after this meeting with management.

This situation unfolds against a backdrop of new executive appointments at CBS, some of whom are reportedly linked to former President Trump. The departures and firings have also extended to other on-air talent, and the network's late-night talk show is slated for cancellation. The New York Times and other outlets have reported on these internal disputes, highlighting concerns about the direction of CBS News.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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