Cecilia Vega Blasts CBS After Firing From ’60 Minutes,’ Calls Out “Censorship, Both Imposed And Self-Driven”
Cecilia Vega criticized CBS after her firing from '60 Minutes,' claiming it reflects censorship within the network. She expressed concern over the future of the show and the impact of political bias on journalism. Vega emphasized the importance of editorial independence and the challenges faced by her colleagues in maintaining it.
- ▪Cecilia Vega was fired from CBS's '60 Minutes' despite her contract not expiring until March 2027.
- ▪Vega accused CBS of imposing censorship and interfering with the show's editorial independence.
- ▪She highlighted that many reporting teams have refrained from pitching important stories due to fear of internal repercussions.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 22:24:27 +0000 |
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Cecilia Vega CBS Cecilia Vega blasted CBS after she was among the 60 Minutes staffers fired on Thursday, calling out the network for what she called “censorship, both imposed and self-driven.” Like her colleague Sharyn Alfonsi, who also was fired, Vega cited interference from higher ups that jeopardized the show’s independence. In a statement, Vega said that she has “the utmost respect and admiration for my colleagues at 60 Minutes and the stories that air every Sunday. But I very much fear what comes next for and the future of the legendary broadcast.” Related Stories News ABC Tells FCC Its Early Review Of Broadcast Licenses Chills Free Speech: "An Extraordinary Demonstration Of Power And Coercion" News The Information's Ken Brown To Join CNBC As Managing Editor of Digital And Editorial…
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