El Salvador Torture Delay

The “60 Minutes” episode featuring a report on alleged torture at a maximum-security prison in El Salvador (CECOT) was delayed due to concerns raised by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Initially screened multiple times and cleared by CBS’s legal and standards teams, the story was ultimately shelved after Weiss insisted on adding a Trump administration official for an interview, arguing the story wasn’t “ready.” This decision sparked internal controversy, with some CBS staffers alleging political interference and questioning whether Weiss was pressured by Paramount or the Trump administration as the network pursues a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The episode’s delay and the surrounding circumstances have raised concerns about journalistic independence and the potential for political influence within CBS News.