US Edition‘60 Minutes’ veteran warns of free speech threats
- Scott Pelley criticized the Trump administration's efforts against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies during a speech at Wake Forest University, warning that "freedom of speech is under attack".
- The Trump administration is currently suing CBS for $20 billion, alleging that "60 Minutes" engaged in "unlawful and illegal behavior" by editing an interview with Kamala Harris.
- Conservative commentators criticized Pelley for his speech, labeling him as "angry and unhinged," reflecting a backlash against his comments.
- Trump has also threatened Harvard University with the withdrawal of federal funding due to ideological disagreements, prompting Harvard to file a lawsuit in response.
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‘60 Minutes’ veteran warns of free speech threats
CBS News journalist and longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley warned against what he characterized as threats to the First Amendment in the current political climate. As he gave a commencement address over the holiday weekend at Wake Forest University, Pelley said an “insidious fear is reaching through,” the country and threatening Democracy. “As a…
'Should be ashamed': MAGA goes into tailspin as 60 Minutes anchor targets Trump
The anchor of CBS' "60 Minutes" made a thinly veiled attack on President Donald Trump during Wake Forest University commencement speech — and MAGA immediately went into a tailspin.Scott Pelley didn't mention Trump by name but he did warn “freedom of speech is under attack” and that “insidious fear” ...
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