Fired ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Says She Fears ‘What Comes Next’ for the Newsmagazine in Fiery Exit Note
Cecilia Vega, a correspondent for '60 Minutes', was recently fired and expressed concerns about censorship and political bias within CBS. In her statement, she highlighted the challenges faced by reporting teams in maintaining editorial independence. Vega emphasized the importance of integrity in journalism and urged her former colleagues to continue their efforts.
- ▪Cecilia Vega was fired from her position as a correspondent for '60 Minutes' before her contract was set to expire.
- ▪She accused CBS of imposing censorship and inserting political bias into news stories.
- ▪Vega expressed pride in her work and her role as the first Latina correspondent for the newsmagazine.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism Fired ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Says She Fears ‘What Comes Next’ for the Newsmagazine in Fiery Exit Note “Let’s call this what is is: Censorship, both imposed and self-driven. It is dangerous for the show and dangerous for democracy,” the journalist adds Alyssa Ray May 28, 2026 @ 3:21 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Cecilia Vega attends the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026.
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