US Edition‘60 Minutes’ Reporter Rips Into Donald Trump In Viral Commencement Speech
- CBS News anchor Scott Pelley delivered the commencement address at Wake Forest University in North Carolina on May 20, 2025, sharply criticizing President Donald Trump.
- Pelley’s speech responded to ongoing concerns about Trump’s lawsuits against media, attacks on universities, and efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
- During the address, Pelley cited George Orwell on ignorance fueling power, condemned threats to free speech, and urged graduates to confront the erosion of democratic norms.
- He highlighted lawsuits against CBS and others, the arrest of a student defending Palestinian rights, and warned that "our sacred rule of law is under attack" in these times.
- The speech sparked viral attention and polarized reactions, with Trump supporters criticizing Pelley and framing Wake Forest University as overly politicized.
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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
CBS's Scott Pelley Tells 2025 Grads Where Trump And His Fascism Can Stick It
Oh boy he preached at ‘emThis has been getting much attention since the weekend, but it should get more. There’s been a lot of focus on what happened when West Point made the frankly poor choice to ask the current shitmouthed dictator wannabe of the United States to deliver its commencement speech. Had they seen him speak before? Were they familiar with his work? The fact that he started telling old-timey fuck stories about real estate developer…
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