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.

A commencement speech at Wake Forest University gained viral attention over the weekend for CBS reporter Scott Pelley’s digs at President Donald Trump. While he made no mention of Trump or his ...

“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.

CBS journalist Scott Pelley addresses Wake Forest University graduates in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Western Lensman/X) ...

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

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 ...

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.

"60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley accused President Trump of creating a culture of fear and censorship in the U.S. during a recent commencement speech at Wake Forest University.