Ex-60 Minutes correspondent raises concern over Bari Weiss's team pushing agenda on investigations

Cecilia Vega alleges that CBS bosses and Bari Weiss pushed misinformation and attempted to steer coverage toward pro-Trump narratives.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 16:35 1 min read

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Cecilia Vega, a former 60 Minutes correspondent, has raised concerns about Bari Weiss's team pushing its agenda on news investigations. According to Vega, Weiss pushed 60 Minutes to report on events "that never happened."

Vega also claimed that CBS bosses pushed "misinformation" into her reporting and that a boss at 60 Minutes attempted to turn the show MAGA, or pro-Trump. She further exposed how Weiss tried to help Trump.

Marit Vandeveld

General Assignment Reporter · Talivio News

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independent.co.uk — Ex-60 Minutes correspondent raises concern over Bari Weiss’ team pushing its agenda on news investigations (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
Variety — Bari Weiss Pushed 60 Minutes to Report on Events 'That Never Happened,' Cecilia Vega Says (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026

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