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CBS News Postpones Segment on Torture in El Salvador Prison

12/24/2025

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Weiss Spikes Report

On December 22, 2025, CBS News postponed a segment on harsh conditions at El Salvador's CECOT prison.
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss allegedly spiked the report after requesting changes.
Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized the decision as politically motivated, noting it undermines CBS's reputation, amid U.S. President Donald Trump's complaints about '60 Minutes'.
The National Immigration Law Center reported over 280 young men were secretly sent to CECOT, where they faced torture.

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Trump Celebrates Christmas

The White House released a Christmas portrait on December 23, 2025, featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in a black tuxedo and First Lady Melania Trump in a matching dress.
Trump has used holiday themes in his immigration policies, including an AI-generated image of Santa Claus as an ICE agent and videos of deportations set to festive music.
Trump signed an executive order making Christmas Eve and Boxing Day federal holidays, extending the weekend for federal workers.

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Trump Targets Immigrants

On December 23, 2025, U.S. government released a video featuring U.S. President Donald Trump.
The clip shows Trump reading from a 'naughty list' of undocumented immigrants.
The White House caption framed the post, suggesting deportation for the 'worst of the worst'.
Reactions were mixed, with some MAGA supporters praising the clip and others criticizing the administration's approach.
The release reflects increased administration social-media activity since Trump returned to office.

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Weiss Spikes Report

On December 22, 2025, CBS News postponed a segment on harsh conditions at El Salvador's CECOT prison.
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss allegedly spiked the report after requesting changes.
Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized the decision as politically motivated, noting it undermines CBS's reputation, amid U.S. President Donald Trump's complaints about '60 Minutes'.
The National Immigration Law Center reported over 280 young men were secretly sent to CECOT, where they faced torture.

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