A 60 Minutes segment, previously postponed, is reportedly set to air on Sunday night, December 21, four weeks after its initial schedule. The segment focuses on the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador's high-security CECOT prison.
Bari Weiss initially postponed the segment, citing a lack of the administration's argument regarding the deportation of 252 Venezuelans to CECOT. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized this decision, calling it a “political decision” and arguing that the administration's refusal to be interviewed should not prevent the story from airing, asserting it could provide a "kill switch" for inconvenient reporting.
Alfonsi reportedly traveled to Washington D.C. for an interview with a Trump administration official, but the interview did not take place. Despite this, the segment will proceed with its broadcast.
The broadcast will compete with a major NFL divisional round playoff game between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams. Due to this competition, viewership for the 60 Minutes segment is projected to be significantly lower than typical broadcasts. A game in the same slot last year attracted over 43 million viewers. Individuals who watch the segment are anticipated to compare it with the version previously shown in Canada.