Bari Weiss drops Christmas Eve email to staff defending ‘60 Minutes’ decision to ‘win back’ Americans’ trust in the press
Bari Weiss justifies pulling ‘60 Minutes’ segment in Christmas Eve email
- CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss controversially pulled a 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, a Salvadoran prison where the US sent migrants, just before its scheduled broadcast.
- Weiss justified the decision in a Christmas Eve email, stating it was necessary to restore public trust in media by ensuring the segment was comprehensive, fair, and included the administration's perspective.
- The move has caused significant unrest within the newsroom, with staff reportedly threatening a 'revolt' and criticising Weiss's handling of the situation.
- Critics allege political pressure influenced the decision, highlighting Weiss's limited TV news experience and the network's recent merger with a company linked to a Trump supporter.
- Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi claimed administration officials avoided comment to stifle scrutiny of deportations, while Stephen Miller called for the dismissal of dissenting 60 Minutes producers.