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

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Correspondents Sharon Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega both exited the show after management declined to renew Alfonsi’s contract and later terminated Vega.

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

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.

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