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Scott Pelley Says Corporate Pressure Pushed CBS Toward Trump

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. journalist Scott Pelley said corporate pressure forced CBS News to favor President Donald Trump.
Pelley made the remarks at a Speak Up For Justice panel on Wednesday.
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson said Pelley’s account resembled Fox News’ opinion style.
Pelley predicted CBS News and CNN would merge because of $80 billion debt.
Pelley described corporate influence as an extraordinary intrusion and said staff fought back.

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U.S. journalist Scott Pelley said corporate pressure forced CBS News to favor President Donald Trump.
Pelley made the remarks at a Speak Up For Justice panel on Wednesday.
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson said Pelley’s account resembled Fox News’ opinion style.
Pelley predicted CBS News and CNN would merge because of $80 billion debt.
Pelley described corporate influence as an extraordinary intrusion and said staff fought back.