‘60 Minutes’ journo Sharyn Alfonsi rips ‘corporate meddling’ amid Bari Weiss feud as her contract is set to expire
Veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized what she described as 'corporate meddling and editorial fear' at CBS following the delay of her report on El Salvador's CECOT prison, which was initially shelved by CBS News chief Bari Weiss. Alfonsi claimed the decision was politically motivated, while Weiss cited sourcing issues, and the segment eventually aired without a Trump administration response. As Alfonsi's contract nears expiration, she expressed job insecurity and alleged intimidation, including a false SWAT team dispatch to her home.
- ▪Sharyn Alfonsi accused CBS leadership of corporate meddling after her '60 Minutes' report on CECOT prison was delayed.
- ▪Bari Weiss, CBS News chief, halted the episode, saying it needed an on-air response from a Trump official, though it later aired without one.
- ▪Alfonsi claimed she faced retaliation, including a false SWAT team visit to her home, after refusing to alter the report.
- ▪The CECOT segment originally aired in Canada but was delayed in the U.S., sparking concerns over censorship and editorial independence.
- ▪Alfonsi's contract with CBS is set to expire at the end of the month, and she has publicly expressed uncertainty about her future with the network.
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Media ‘60 Minutes’ journo Sharyn Alfonsi rips ‘corporate meddling’ amid Bari Weiss feud as her contract is set to expire By Taylor Herzlich Published May 1, 2026, 12:10 p.m. ET Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi ranted about “corporate meddling and editorial fear” at an event Thursday night after boss Bari Weiss shelved her report on El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. Alfonsi – who reportedly exploded at Weiss’ deputy in a tense exchange after her episode was halted – also joked that her only hope lately has been “that I still have a job.” Her contract with the network, however, is up at the end of the month, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post.
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