Bari Weiss Speaks on Scott Pelley’s ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘That’s the Path That He Chose’

Bari Weiss, the CBS News editor in chief, has spoken publicly about the firing of Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes', stating that he had broken the trust in the newsroom. Weiss's comments suggest that Pelley's actions led to his termination, implying a loss of confidence in his ability to work within the team. Pelley's firing was a significant move, given his long tenure as a correspondent on the show. Weiss's statement indicates that Pelley's departure was a result of his own choices, rather than an external decision.

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