As you all know by now, CBS News and 60 Minutes execs fired Scott Pelley for what appears to be insubordination. Pelley will now possibly join the ranks of other former network "journalists" setting out to prove that preconceived notions about their bias were well founded:
Pelley, a well-respected veteran of “60 Minutes,” was fired from the newsmagazine after he lashed out at Bilton during a staff meeting on May 25. He reportedly told the former NYT technology columnist that he had “slender qualifications” to steer the ship at “60 Minutes.” Bilton was inserted into leadership by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, whom Pelley accused of “murdering” the show during the same meeting.
Pelley has responded in a way that's not completely surprising.
Variety was among outlets sharing the former 60 Minutes' host's post-firing Instagram post:
Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley took to Instagram on Saturday to thank his fans for their support after the program’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, fired him after an explosive confrontation.
— Variety (@Variety) June 6, 2026
“To all of you who have been so kind, you are the wind in my… pic.twitter.com/rIWyCX6SKS
Well, at least the average American can relate to Pelley's struggles now!
Could not be more of a boomer pic…… https://t.co/hvXu8NqBKG
— EducatëdHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) June 6, 2026
That just says it all.
Elitism - in one photo. https://t.co/qm4lynIhx2
— Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) June 6, 2026
Lol how is this real? https://t.co/kvB1AQoMA9
— Theo Jordan (@Theo_TJ_Jordan) June 7, 2026
Same vibe pic.twitter.com/UkrjTUZCMB
— ZitoSalena (@ZitoSalena) June 7, 2026
Lmfao. The absolute effete vulnerable narcissism of this total hack is remarkable. Look at this Instagram performance for the ages. https://t.co/NbyxDzatS6
— J.D. Haltigan, PhD 🏒👨💻 (@JDHaltigan) June 6, 2026
The New Republic said that the firing of Pelley would "reverberate in American journalism history." We highly doubt that, but hopefully his boat stays afloat throughout his retirement.
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