Weiss, the editor-in-chief, defended her decision by saying the piece ― about a notorious Salvadoran prison where deportees were being sent by the administration ― was not ready because it didn’t include Trump and Co.’s side of things.
But the “60 Minutes” segment reporter, Sharyn Alfonsi, reportedly wrote in an internal memo that Weiss’ move was a “political one,” given that rigorous internal checks on the piece had been completed.
“If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a ‘kill switch’ for any reporting they find inconvenient,” Alfonsi reportedly said.
Miller, the deputy chief of staff and homeland security adviser, slammed the dissent while appearing on Fox News.
Miller oddly dared CBS employees to allow the prison’s migrant detainees in their homes for a night.
“Who was taking that deal at ‘60 Minutes’?” Miller asked rhetorically. “Nobody. Because they know that these are monsters who got exactly what they deserved. Because under President Trump, we are not going to let little girls get raped and murdered anymore. And every one of those producers at ‘60 Minutes’ engaged in this revolt. Fire them, clean house, fire them. That’s what I say, Charlie.”