Scott Pelley Gets Personal & Kinda Poetic; Thanks Fans After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: “So Deeply Grateful”

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Scott Pelley, the veteran 60 Minutes anchor fired by CBS News this week after clashing with new leadership, released a measured statement thanking supporters rather than launching into criticism. Pelley's departure came after he rejected the direction set by CBS News chief Bari Weiss and newly appointed newsmagazine executive producer Nick Bilton. His statement avoided the confrontational tone of previous remarks, instead striking a reflective note that evoked poet John Masefield's themes of gratitude and purpose. The firing marks a significant shake-up at the storied news program under Weiss's tenure.