Bari Weiss justifies pulling ‘60 Minutes’ segment in Christmas Eve email | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJustin Baragona & Josh MarcusWednesday 24 December 2025 22:59 GMT‘Morning Joe’ shreds Bari Weiss for spiking '60 Minutes' segmentCBS 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.In fullBari Weiss drops Christmas Eve email to staff defending ‘60 Minutes’ decision to ‘win back’ Americans’ trust in the pressThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in