Liberal Media Scream: Scott Pelley, now TV’s top Trump hater

Posted on AllSides February 19, 2025

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He has a lot of competition in the media, but few have as big a stage as 60 Minutes elder Scott Pelley. As he continues to step up his attacks on President Donald Trump and the new administration, Pelley is elbowing aside all others to emerge as Trump’s loudest TV critic.

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