We knew it would come sooner or later, and here it is. Scott Pelley, the host of CBS Evening News, is now blaming Republicans – yes, REPUBLICANS for the attempted mass-assassination baseball practice last week.
Pelley said that the attack was, “to some degree, self-inflicted”.
“It’s time to ask whether the attack on the United States Congress, yesterday, was foreseeable, predictable and, to some degree, self-inflicted,” Pelley said. “Too many leaders, and political commentators, who set an example for us to follow, have led us into an abyss of violent rhetoric which, it should be no surprise, has led to violence.”
Pelley went on to cite examples of “violent rhetoric”, including President Trump declaring several news outlets “the enemy of the American People,” that he believes led to last week’s shooting.
In one of his examples, Pelley points to the time where Trump called the media “the enemy of the people”, which is obviously a “dodge”. Instead of pointing to the violent LEFT-WING rhetoric aimed at Trump & the Republican party, Pelley talked about “right-wing” rhetoric.
Despite his insistence that the two were related, Pelley failed to explain how President Trump’s criticism of the media led to Wednesday’s shooting of GOP lawmakers.
Either way, he is part of the liberal media, so this belief (even though it’s completely false), will probably get high praise from CNN, the NY Times, and MSNBC.
When will the liberal media bias ever end? You would think that an embarrassing 2016 election defeat would help them learn their lesson. Apparently they’ve learned absolutely NOTHING!
Well, he just lost me as an every day fan. I will be watching other stations for the news from now on.
The violence comes from the democrats, riots, protests all which include injury to people and property! The media is to blame for throwing out half baked stories, and putting their political spin on issues. We the people have decided to stop believing the media and their agenda! Report the FACTS without the side digs and personal feelings. You are paid to deliver news, stick to that! Same with the entertainment business. We want to be entertained, not indoctrinated into your liberal views!
Can’t believe Scott Kelly would sink so low , guess he wants to be boycotted, let’s give it to him.
Scott Pelley is a representstive of the left….
liberals…….Democrats…..
all aligned with logo…..
The Donkey …..more suitably known as JACKASS.
This “Commentator” and the “News Agency” he works for, are the “LOWEST SCUM OF THE EARTH! “HE”, should be IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED and the FCC should “REVOKE” their BROADCAST LICENSE! They BOTH are an absolute DISGRACE to the USA!
When will the media stop reporting that Trump is responsible for all of the
Violence??? They are the ones that keep everyone stirred up with their biased
Reporting. They twist and turn every breath President Trump takes. They can
Stop this by reporting the news and not their biased opinion take on all he does.
What is their reason, just to make news so they have something to report?
Where is the reporting on the unlawful news of the democrats . We elected our representative to act in the whole country’s interest not to waste time trying to get
Nothing done because the President is not of their party. Trump is trying to help
Our country out of debt and back in some kind of order.
You stop the one sided news and things will begin to heal back to the America we love.
Should have been seen coming due the the hateful jealous Demos. Sick of your daily crap!!!
I won’t be listening to anything he has to say anymore!!
That goes to show you how sick CBS is. Anybody that would make a statement like that is so sick
Pelley and CBS are disgusting
Wow, Mr. Pelley you sue are a stupid breed aren’t you!
I used to like to watch Scott Pelley, but since this statement I have lost all interest as he is just another snowflake out to trashing Trump instead of reporting all this nonsense the dem o rats are causing our great president. These idiot liberals just keep up this garbage & hopefully the people will see just how many lies they can spew.
The news industry is so biased against Trump that all indecent, horrible acts against our President is appropriate. If any one is at fault, it is the media. Report the actual news events and GET stop reporting your Personal Political Views.
“Too many leaders, and political commentators, who set an example for us to follow, have led us into an abyss of violent rhetoric which, it should be no surprise, has led to violence.” Hillary and Obama started this crap early on…..not Trump or the Republicans. Who are they trying to kid. Have had us believing this for many years and I am old and tired and “You are full of shit.” And I will not believe anything you say. Count in the “View” on TV, with their garbage!! Late night TV hosts..all spewing HATE with a vengeance. No *Idiot Brain* you are Megga Big Wrong.
You, Scott Pelley are the most stupid man a live. You are apart of why this shooting happened. Pres Trump won the election and you and the rest of the Liberals, NY included, think blaming the Republicans for all violence is going to change things in Washington. Sorry Pelley you should be back in the field learning what news really is. We Trump supporters know with the help of Congress and the House, America could be like it was after WWII, a wonderful place to live. Today with Obama bringing in Muslim and illegals draining us dry we can’t do anything. That’s what you and the Liberals want. Bankrupt America, thanks for your kill the America dream. Traitor.
I WISH THE PRESIDENT WOULD CANCEL CONGRESS BREAK AND MAKE THEM STAY AND WORK FOR A CHANGE, MAYBE THE DEMOCRATS WOULD BE SO MAD THEY WOULD REALIZE THEY ARE THERE TO WORK AND NOT TO MAKE TROUBLE AND SPENDING TAXPAYERS MONEY WASTING TIME DOES MATTER!! WAKE UP AMERICA!!
LIBERALISM=SOCIALISM=COMMUNISM
OF COURSE THEY ARE ENEMIES TO AMERICA!
If it was him that this happened to, different story. Huh!!
Not True!
Pelly,where you when the left did a play killing President Trump? How about the “art” that was posted on the news? Where were you when President Trump did not party on his birthday…instead, went to the hospital to see how our hero police officers were and praising them? where were you when Mr.Obama was called in from the golf course to see the beheading of a man, and then returned to the golf course??? Think Mr.Pelley…you must see that all the blaming and trashing of OUR president, is causing more and more HATE! Do you really believe that the media has no blame in this??? The left will someday understand, when they stand in front of our Almighty God….
The Clinton Broadcasting System cannot be trusted because they are incapable of the truth. The Clinton Crime Family has bought most of the news media.
The Clinton Broadcasting System is not capable of the truth! The Clinton Crime Family has bought most of the news media so they tell you what the truth is so you can’t compare it to the real truth!
I have been so disappointed in Scot Pelly I used to admire him so much but I guestion his reporting now
He hates President Trump.
You are truly an idiot stick
Really surprised Pelly stepped up. About time some of the MSM acted like decent people. This Joy what ever, needs to have her mouth stepped on. She’s just another low down black piece of trash reporter.
I can’t believe these liberals!! The man is fighting for his life, but his wound was
self-inflicted??!!! How ridiculous can you get?? These libs are a SICK BUNCH!!
Just another person who hate conservatives. He can’t see reality because his hate is so strong and has overtaken his common sense.
Scott Pelly is one of the reasons I never watch CBS News. The other reason is Stephen Colbert. They are both disgusting.
“Self inflicted “?? False Narrative from Failing Nonsense Networks!
Re: Scott Pelley
The “self inflicted” remark would cause me to pull my advertising from CBS. Don’t we employ some ‘enforcers’ to talk turkey with CBS? Years ago my dad was in advertising and he was VERY sensitive to his customers wanting to stay safe on issues. Time to call in some chits.
B. S. …. you people will make up anything, instead of telling the story like it is.. democrats/ratocrats are totally to blame…
I think he should blame the”view” they spew hate Everytime they are on also all the late night so called comedians, they spew the same assinin stuff,they try to pass off as funny.How funny is it when we had a Prez who bows to the very people who want to destroy our way of life.What kind of future do you see your Grandkids ,Great Grandkids having?? Think about it. — Long and hard.
I find it very interesting that supposedly intelligent broadcasters are willing to show how truly dumb and blind they are. Guess they are really being paid well by the Soros/BHO/HRC cartel. Twisting the facts only works on people who do not have a functioning brain (I.e. Liberals) – the rest of Americans plainly see the fake aspect of their rhetoric.
AN OFFENSIVE COMMENT COMING FROM A NEWSCASTER, SCOTT PELLEY… YOU SHOULD PRAY FOR YOUR COUNTRY USA INSTEAD OF GIVING SUCH UNSCRUPOLOUS COMMENT…