A “60 Minutes” episode investigating the controversial CECOT prison in El Salvador, which CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reportedly delayed from airing on Sunday, appeared online on Monday after being published by a Canadian TV channel that syndicates “60 Minutes.” CBS reporter Sharyn Alfonsi publicly stated the report was delayed for political reasons, and suggested the delay risks setting a precedent that the Trump administration has the power to delay any report they don’t comment on.

Here is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her ’60 Minutes’ colleagues in full: pic.twitter.com/ilGoSROQEs

– Michael M. Grynbaum (@grynbaum) December 22, 2025

CBS editor in chief Bari Weiss wrote: “My job is to make sure that all stories we publish are the best they can be. Holding stories that aren’t ready for whatever reason – that they lack sufficient context, say, or that they are missing critical voices – happens every day in every newsroom. I look forward to airing this important piece when it’s ready.” Journalist Yashar Ali posted it Monday evening:

BREAKING:

Here’s the 60 Minutes Segment Trump and CBS News Executives Don’t Want You to See

Video (no paywall): https://t.co/olxQ4mRuZJ pic.twitter.com/F4KjOrOtAJ

– Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) December 23, 2025

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