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CBS Drops Alfonsi After Trump Critique, Overhauls 60 Minutes

5/28/2026

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CBS News did not renew Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract after an editorial dispute over a 60 Minutes segment criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sharyn Alfonsi says she will not resign unless the network fires her, warning that the decision sends chilling message about a shift toward access journalism over accountability.
CBS is preparing a major overhaul of 60 Minutes, adding new contributors, shorter digital pieces, in-person events, and possible staff reductions.

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CBS News did not renew Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract after an editorial dispute over a 60 Minutes segment criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sharyn Alfonsi says she will not resign unless the network fires her, warning that the decision sends chilling message about a shift toward access journalism over accountability.
CBS is preparing a major overhaul of 60 Minutes, adding new contributors, shorter digital pieces, in-person events, and possible staff reductions.