President Trump criticizes former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley in a podcast interview released shortly after CBS News fires him, according to multiple outlets. Trump says Pelley is “a stiff” and describes the broader media as “crooked,” framing his remarks as part of his longstanding criticism of journalists and corporate news organizations. The comments are reported after CBS News leadership removed Pelley following conflicts tied to his conduct on the job. The Hill reports Trump tells The New York Post that Pelley is “terrible,” while Mediaite characterizes Trump’s language as attacking Pelley personally and the media more generally. CBS News is described as firing Pelley after he pushed back on company leadership. Across the coverage, the central points are that Trump addresses Pelley directly in a newly released audio interview and that the remarks follow closely after CBS News announces the end of Pelley’s role with “60 Minutes.”