Rachel Maddow has publicly expressed her desire for Scott Pelley, recently ousted from "60 Minutes," to join MSNBC. During her June 2 broadcast, Maddow not only voiced this hope but also criticized what she termed an "oligarchic takeover" of CBS News, particularly referencing the hiring of executive Nick Bilton. Maddow suggested that CBS News leadership, including editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, is actively dismantling the press's integrity, linking these changes to broader political pressures. Pelley's departure followed a contentious staff meeting where he reportedly accused Weiss of damaging the news organization. In a termination note, Bilton cited Pelley's "misconduct" and "hostility" as reasons for his exit, while Pelley later stated on Instagram that new management had instructed him to include "falsehoods and bias" in his reporting.