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Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley reportedly unleashed fiery criticism at new leadership during a staff meeting, calling executive producer Nick Bilton unqualified and accusing CBS News head Bari Weiss of “murdering the show” — even claiming she was brought in to “kill” the program. Pelley slammed Weiss’s changes to CBS Evening News and defended his role, with staff reportedly backing him. CBS pushed back, saying Weiss and Bilton privately tried to reassure Pelley he’s vital to the show — only to be disappointed by his public outburst. Weiss and CBS News president Tom Cibrowski tout a “new approach” to modernize “60 Minutes” while preserving its legacy, naming Bilton as the ideal executor. Bilton, unfazed, told Pelley he’s been a journalist for 25 years and won’t be intimidated — especially not in front of the team.

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