‘60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

"60 Minutes" aired a report on Sunday about Trump administration deportations to El Salvador's CECOT prison, a story that had been unexpectedly pulled a month prior. The removal sparked internal conflict at CBS News, with correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi alleging political interference by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Weiss reportedly felt the story lacked sufficient representation of the administration's perspective and new information. While the aired segment did not include on-camera interviews with Trump officials, it incorporated statements from the White House and Department of Homeland Security, some of which pre-dated the original planned air date. Alfonsi noted that "60 Minutes" had made multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure on-camera interviews with key Trump administration officials since November.

After controversy surrounding its delay, CBS's *60 Minutes* aired a segment on Venezuelan prisoners sent to the Cecot prison in El Salvador. The segment was initially shelved by CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss, who cited the need for more reporting and the inclusion of the Trump administration's perspective. Despite attempts, *60 Minutes* was unable to secure on-camera interviews with Trump administration officials, though a statement from the White House was included in the aired version. The Department of Homeland Security also declined to provide records or comment on abuse allegations at Cecot. The aired segment included updated information, such as the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and retained interviews with individuals detailing harsh prison conditions. The final version included a longer closing statement by correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi.