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

The Hill · Jun 8, 2026, 6:26 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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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 fire

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