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

A former technology columnist and author, Bilton built his career primarily in print and digital media rather than television news, a background that has fueled skepticism among some journalists and media observers.

During the meeting, Pelley reportedly told Bilton that his qualifications for the role were “slender” and accused Weiss of “murdering” the network.

According to reports, Weiss was not present during the exchange, The Hill noted.

“She does not love this place,” Pelley reportedly said of Weiss. “She was brought in to kill it, and she’s been doing exactly that.”