Bari Weiss defends held ‘60 Minutes’ story in email to CBS News staff
The CBS News editor in chief shelved a segment because she said it needed additional reporting, including an on-camera interview with a Trump administration official. The decision caused blowback from outside critics and the show’s staff.
Bari Weiss explained her decision to hold a “60 Minutes” segment earlier this week in an email to CBS News staff Wednesday, saying she is working to win back the trust of American viewers.
“Right now, the majority of Americans say they do not trust the press. It isn’t because they’re crazy,” she began. “To win back their trust, we have to work hard. Sometimes that means doing more legwork. Sometimes it means telling unexpected stories. Sometimes it means training our attention on topics that have been overlooked or misconstrued. And sometimes it means holding a piece about an important subject to make sure it is comprehensive and fair.”
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