CBS Boss Explains Why Anti-Trump ’60 Minutes’ Host Was Fired

The program has already seen significant turnover in recent months.

Despite the decision to part ways with Pelley, Weiss reportedly acknowledged his contributions during an internal newsroom meeting on Wednesday.

“I am here to deliver first-in-class news programming, not to m ake headlines about newsroom drama

According to reports, she praised several of Pelley’s notable pieces for the network, including his reporting on Havana syndrome and a widely discussed interview with former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse (R), The Hill reported.