Summary
CBS News decided not to air a planned "60 Minutes" report on Trump administration deportations to El Salvador because CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss felt the story needed more perspectives, especially from the Trump administration. The report was about deportees sent to a high-security prison in El Salvador. The decision to pull the report has led to scrutiny of Weiss, who is new in her role as CBS News’ top editor.
Key Facts
- CBS News stopped a "60 Minutes" report from airing just hours before it was scheduled.
- The report focused on deportations to El Salvador, particularly involving a high-security prison.
- Bari Weiss, CBS News Editor-in-Chief, wanted more perspectives, including those from the Trump administration.
- Sharyn Alfonsi, the reporter, felt the decision was political rather than editorial.
- The report had passed CBS attorneys and standards officials for factual accuracy.
- President Trump has previously criticized "60 Minutes" and had legal disputes with the program.
