CBS News’ Scott Pelley issues a warning about the Trump administration
CBS News’ Scott Pelley, a correspondent on the legendary “60 Minutes,” gave the commencement address at Wake Forest University last week. In fact, it was last Monday (May 19). But it wasn’t until the past day that some of his comments went viral.
During his address, Pelley spoke about what is happening in this country with Donald Trump as president.
“In this moment — this moment, this morning — our sacred rule of law is under attack,” Pelley said. “Journalism is under attack. Universities are under attack. Freedom of speech is under attack.”
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