"It's possible Weiss had legitimate editorial concerns about a "60 Minutes" segment on the Trump administration's use of El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. CBS pulled the segment abruptly before it was scheduled to air on Sunday evening. News organizations do periodically delay or spike stories. But the reported details around this decision make it hard to take the explanation entirely at face value."
"And Weiss's position - and the politics surrounding her appointment - mean that editorial calls like this one will always be read for hints of political bias. The segment, reported by Sharyn Alfonsi, had been promoted by CBS ahead of Sunday's broadcast and, according to multiple accounts, had cleared the network's standard internal processes. A few hours before airtime, CBS News announced that the segment needed additional reporting and editorial work."
Bari Weiss, head of CBS News, pulled a '60 Minutes' segment about the Trump administration's use of El Salvador's CECOT prison shortly before broadcast, saying the story needed more work. The segment had been promoted and reportedly cleared standard internal processes, but CBS announced additional reporting and editorial work hours before airtime. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi characterized the decision as political and warned of reputational costs. Critics alleged the pull aimed to appease President Trump or CBS owners. The situation heightened concerns that editorial decisions will be interpreted through a political lens. The episode exemplifies how presidential influence can shape media company operations.
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