Bill Maher dismisses tumult at CBS, rejects idea that Scott Pelley was 'a national treasure’

Bill Maher pushed back on Sen. Chris Murphy's claims about political influence over "60 Minutes" during Friday's episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," challenging the Connecticut Democrat's argument that President Donald Trump and his allies are reshaping major media companies to favor the administration.

"When I see actual evidence of that, I’ll be on your side," Maher said.

The HBO host also downplayed the impact of the tumult at CBS and "60 Minutes," saying, "I don’t feel like Scott Pelley was a national treasure.