Summary
CBS's 60 Minutes aired a report on deportations under President Trump's administration, focusing on deportees sent to a harsh prison in El Salvador. The report, initially scheduled for December, was delayed amid internal disagreements at CBS over its content. The broadcast included statements from the White House and the Department of Homeland Security.
Key Facts
- CBS's 60 Minutes aired a report about deportations by President Trump's administration.
- The report focused on deportees sent to the CECOT prison in El Salvador.
- The report was delayed due to internal disagreements at CBS, with the final version airing without on-camera interviews with Trump officials.
- The report included statements from the White House and Department of Homeland Security.
- The CECOT prison is considered one of the world's harshest detention facilities.
- The segment was originally removed from the December schedule over concerns about balance and administration representation.
- The initial segment was accidentally released online by a Canadian network airing 60 Minutes.
