CBS journalists are terrified of MAGA-friendly management– www.dailykos.com

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As star correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s future at “60 Minutes” remains unclear, journalists at the legendary news show are being careful not to offend their new boss.

Following Bari Weiss’ controversial hiring as CBS News’ editor in chief, compliance is the name of the game.

Attribution: APSharyn Alfonsi attends the CBS 2019 upfront at The Plaza on May 15, 2019, in New York.

A source close to the “60 Minutes” staff told Daily Kos the editorial team is hesitant to pick up the phone or answer texts from people critical of new management.

The nervousness isn’t unfounded. Alfonsi’s time with CBS has come into question after she openly spoke against Weiss and the editorial decisions coming from the top.