'60 Minutes' Trump Immigration Segment Pulled, Leaks Online
A '60 Minutes' segment detailing alleged abuses of Venezuelan deportees under Trump's policy was pulled by CBS News editor Bari Weiss, then leaked online. The decision sparked internal and external criticism, raising concerns about journalistic independence.
- CBS News pulled a '60 Minutes' segment on Trump's immigration policy.
- The segment detailed alleged torture of Venezuelan deportees in El Salvador's CECOT prison.
- Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss cited a need for 'additional reporting,' including White House comment.
- Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi labeled the decision 'political,' not editorial.
- The unaired segment was mistakenly broadcast in Canada and subsequently leaked online.
- The leak ignited debate over media independence and political influence in journalism.
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