"Alfonsi alleged that Weiss had spiked the story for political purposes because it made the Trump administration look bad, but Weiss argued that the segment wasn't complete without the Trump administration's perspective."
"Decision-making in the news division has gone from, Is the story true?' to, is it good for business?' Alfonsi said."
"Alfonsi shared that standing up to her bosses over the CECOT episode was so upsetting that she felt uncertain about her job security."
Sharyn Alfonsi addressed the culture of corporate influence and editorial fear at CBS News following the acquisition by Skydance Media. David Ellison's leadership and Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief have raised concerns about editorial integrity. Alfonsi recounted her struggle to air a piece on CECOT Prison, which was initially pulled for political reasons. She emphasized that decision-making has shifted from truthfulness to business interests, reflecting a broader issue within the news division.
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