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Scott Pelley Accuses Bari Weiss of Trying to Distort Minneapolis Protest Coverage
In an interview following his initial departure, Scott Pelley alleged that Bari Weiss attempted to influence the 60 Minutes report on the Minneapolis protests. Pelley stated that no changes were made and Weiss did not revisit the issue later.
Scott Pelley claimed that Bari Weiss tried to add inaccuracies to the 60 Minutes report on the Minneapolis protests. In an interview following his initial departure, Pelley alleged that Weiss wanted to portray the protesters as more violent.
According to Pelley, the dispute occurred during the preparation of the February episode, which also covered the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Pelley said his team believed the report was balanced and that he received an email just hours before the broadcast.
The Objection Focused on the Protests and Renee Good’s Vehicle
Pelley said he did not recall the exact wording of the email but noted that the message aimed to make the protesters appear more violent. The same message requested that Renee Good’s vehicle be described as "heading toward the officer."
Pelley argued that the footage did not support this. He said it was clearly visible that Good’s vehicle’s wheels were turned away from the officer, not toward him.
According to the report, the team did not make the requested changes. Pelley also noted that Weiss did not raise the issue again afterward.
Pelley Accused Weiss of Trying to Align the Report with the Trump Administration’s Narrative
Pelley viewed this attempt as an effort to steer the story toward the Trump administration’s perspective on the events. He said it was not just about correcting a single sentence but an effort to influence the overall framing of the report.
When asked if Weiss should have been removed from her position, Pelley clearly supported the idea, answering "Yes." He also expressed concerns about the internal workings of CBS News, sensing a subtle political bias within the organization.
Despite this, Pelley said he remained hopeful for the institution. He said, "We can save this," while sharply criticizing the current state and describing the organization as being under heavy pressure.
The interview reignited internal debates at CBS News following Pelley’s departure, especially regarding how news is framed and the boundaries of editorial independence.
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