CBS Boss Explains Why Anti-Trump ’60 Minutes’ Host Was Fired

Advertisement “Despite yesterday’s misconduct, I had hoped that in sitting down with you today we could find a path forward together. You made clear that you are not interested in such a path,” he continued.

“She does not love this place,” Pelley reportedly said of Weiss. “She was brought in to kill it, and she’s been doing exactly that.”

“Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear. And I have heard you,” Bilton said.

“I therefore write on behalf of CBS News, Inc. (‘CBS’) to inform you that your employment with CBS is terminated for cause effective immediately. Enclosed is your formal termination letter,” said the memo.