Scott Pelley got himself fired to set up his next career move

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Scott Pelley's departure from CBS News follows years of what critics view as left-leaning editorial choices rather than straight journalism. The veteran anchor's exit, described by some observers as self-inflicted through his on-air commentary, positions him for a potential pivot to opinion-based media or commentary work. His track record of scoring, as one characterization puts it, "cheap lefty points" rather than neutral reporting allegedly made him incompatible with standards expected at a major broadcast network. The move clears space for CBS to reset its anchor roster.