Commencement address by Scott Pelley of CBS’ 60 Minutes to Wake Forest University graduates warned that colleges and free speech are under attack in Trump era.

“At Wake Forest University’s commencement today, Scott Pelley criticized Trump for allegedly undermining the free press, despite Pelley’s platform on 60 Minutes,” one X user wrote.

Robby Soave and Lindsey Granger react to CBS' Scott Pelley going viral for his anti-Trump commencement speech at Wake Forest.

The disclosure of the letter comes as a new filing suggests Paramount Global and Trump may be closing in on a settlement agreement.

Fox News host calls for CBS' Scott Pelley to be arrested following commencement speech at Wake Forest Written by Media Matters Staff Published 05/27/25 6:41 PM EDT ...

"In this moment, this moment, this morning, our sacred rule of law is under attack. Journalism is under attack. Universities are under attack. Freedom of speech is under attack. And insidious fear ...

Fox News host Howard Kurtz went after 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley for his viral commencement speech at Wake Forest — which took aim at President Donald Trump.

Leaving aside that Scott Pelley probably spoiled graduation day for some Wake Forest University parents and students, his anti-Trump commencement screed last week still has its virtues.

CBS journalist Scott Pelley launched into a fierce condemnation of President Donald Trump during a university commencement speech. The news anchor rebuked the Trump administration for attempting ...

Conservative social media users criticized CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley for his anti-Trump commencement speech at Wake Forest University last week.

What Pelley revealed at Wake Forest — which, of course, anyone with any discernment already knew — is that he has passionate, conventionally liberal opinions on the Trump administration.