FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticizes former CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley for saying he did not expect to be fired from “60 Minutes.” Multiple outlets report Carr responds to comments Pelley makes in a New York Times profile, where Pelley describes the possibility of being dismissed as not occurring to him, despite a tense encounter connected to the show’s transition. Carr posts the criticism on social media, characterizing Pelley as “completely out of touch” and linking the dispute to what he frames as broader problems with public trust in legacy journalism.
The coverage also ties the timing to “60 Minutes” leadership changes, including the role of new executive producer Nick Bilton and the meeting Carr references as “fiery.” Outlets differ mainly in phrasing and emphasis, but they all report Carr’s direct rebuttal to Pelley’s account and his use of “out of touch” language. None of the articles present additional details that would dispute Pelley’s stated claim beyond Carr’s disagreement.
