US Edition‘60 Minutes’ Reporter Rips Into Donald Trump In Viral Commencement Speech
- Scott Pelley, a CBS 60 Minutes journalist, delivered Wake Forest University’s commencement address on May 19, 2025, sharply criticizing President Donald Trump.
- Pelley’s speech occurred amid Trump’s ongoing $20 billion lawsuit against CBS and 60 Minutes, filed in October 2024 and expanded in February 2025.
- During the address, Pelley condemned Trump’s attacks on free speech, universities, and diversity policies, citing George Orwell and urging peaceful debate.
- Pelley stated, “our sacred rule of law is under attack” and told graduates, “Your country needs you” to confront challenges through debate.
- The speech quickly went viral, drawing strong criticism from Trump supporters and highlighting political divisions and media tensions.
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"60 Minutes" journalist Scott Pelley calls out Trump at Wake Forest graduation
Veteran CBS News and “60 Minutes” reporter Scott Pelley talked about Trump’s attacks on the press and universities, during Wake Forest University’s recent commencement. North Carolina news, in 2 minutes or less in Cardinal & Pine’s free, award-winning daily newsletter 🎥 Olga Nesterova on X The post Video: “60 Minutes” journalist Scott Pelley calls out Trump at Wake Forest graduation first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
The Agony Of 60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley » The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Over the weekend, a friend of mine whom I haven’t seen in a while but who’s aware of what I do, and happens to be an alumnus of Wake Forest University, sent me a message: “Scott Pelley (60 mins clown) gave the commencement speech at WF. Have you seen this d’bag?” With the link… If you can’t listen to it, here’s a transcript of the relevant part… “This morning, our sacred rule of law is under attack. Journalism is under attack, universities are …
Kayleigh McEnany Says CBS’s Scott Pelley ‘Should’ve Been Arrested’ for Anti-Trump Speech
Fox News pundit Kayleigh McEnany ripped into CBS News’ Scott Pelley this week, saying he “should’ve been arrested” for slamming Donald Trump during a college graduation speech. The former White House press secretary made the explosive comment during Tuesday’s episode of The Five on Fox News, while reacting to Pelley’s now-viral address
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