FCC Chair Brendan Carr Blasts Scott Pelley As “Completely Out Of Touch” After Journalist Says His ‘60 Minutes’ Firing Came As A Surprise

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr accused Scott Pelley of being "completely out of touch" after the veteran 60 Minutes correspondent told The New York Times his firing came as a shock, claiming the idea "was the furthest thing from my mind." Carr's social media post tied Pelley's comments to broader concerns about media credibility, suggesting the correspondent's surprise at his dismissal following a tense newsroom confrontation revealed a disconnect between journalists and public trust. The exchange highlights tensions around accountability in broadcast journalism and different interpretations of what prompted Pelley's departure from the storied CBS program.