“Don’t Cede This Turf To Him” - Cecilia Vega On Getting In The Mud With Former President Trump

“60 Minutes” correspondent Cecilia Vega tells Stephen how she kept her cool during an incident in 2018 when she went toe-to-toe with former President Trump during a White House press conference. “60 Minutes” airs Sunday nights at 7/6c on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
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[@lindabruce4899]

My dad used to say “never mud wrestle with a pig because you both get dirty, and the pig likes it!”

[@mareezy]

Ohhh, that's a good one

[@COO415]

Well, you can say an Orange bad piggy.

[@floridagirl4407]

That's great, I love that!

[@crochetdilehunter6446]

Mud wrestling with Cecilia Vega and she'll like it.

[@olorin4317]

Goodness gracious, I guess I need to start watching 60 minutes again.

[@thetvbaby83]

Its actually still good so is 60 Australia.

[@4reel332]

Mad respect, Ms. Vega. Master class and lesson for all - Don't cede to a bully, no matter who they are or think they are.

[@davidebert8034]

What a laugh! We cede to China every minute this administration is still in power, what little power we have left. If Biden gets installed, again, Taiwan falls.

[@austine1425]

100% agree. Although it's more like she had to deal with a toddler that's cranky for missing bed time lol

[@jan-gertnel4556]

I am a big man (6'4) I was bullied in high school. I detest all forms of bullying, this lady has a fire that will hopefully burn for a very long time.

[@jasonpopp2026]

She got cooked. And it was hilarious

[@jayceak7]

It was appalling how badly the press corps were treated. How press briefings were few and far between then eventually cancelled. Who can forget alternative facts?

[@lindaswanson9328]

Well, hitler's playbook started with throwing doubt in the press. To make people start to believe that what he said was the truth and not the free press. The only fake news is fox. How they can call themselves news is disgusting to any free thinking person.

[@jasonpopp2026]

F those press corps

[@cynthia4326]

Brava!

[@Monika-mh2je]

All those people whose can't figure out which candidate is the better ,please go back those clips and remember how many people quit in the Trump white house.

[@BoltRM]

Higher turnover rate than Taco Bell.

[@2thePtBassTuT]

And how many still can't find another job...

[@Monika-mh2je]

@@2thePtBassTuT and some in big legal trouble.

[@jcoopes5604]

Vote people! *rump must never be in office ever again!

[@kooale]

Pick up the phone TODAY, ask your local DNC what you can do this weekend for one half hour.

[@Shawn-jd5dd]

Trump 2024 because we dont need no brain biden anymote his brain is gone and if you cant see it you🎉r in denial

[@ilaphroaig]

Wow, what a woman.

[@cedrics5241]

Ugh.. I had forgotten how nasty and personal he was with the press. He's disgusting.

[@stevedoesnt]

And all the while having a victim mentality

[@JTR253]

Do you see how Biden acts all cranky with the press? Trump did egg it on for fun but the press loved to spar with him. Trump to his credit took on a far hostile press compared to what Biden faces today. It is only Fox News and Newsmax in the US that might spar with Biden when he can spar unlike Trump. The mainstream media even cheered on KJP (Biden's press secretary) when she insulted a reporter from Africa.

[@RBSmada]

Yeah but gas was cheap

[@cedrics5241]

lol Yea.. because no one was driving due to covid. @@RBSmada

[@RBSmada]

I was being sarcastic

[@romanknight7199]

"Pause, breathe, and fact-check" can this be the guiding principle of media all the time?

[@dynad00d15]

You want to know what journalism look like? One name : Cecilia Vega. No wonder they chose her for 60 minutes.

[@robertlara5614]

Beautiful and classy lady love watching her work

[@lynno.7641]

This should be a campaign ad.

[@cromstreetbridge]

Its always hilarious to be reminded of how thinskinned and terrified Trump is of women. He just breaks down and cries when confronted by strong women.

[@stephanegosselin2861]

He is used to pay women and for them to shut up. He as no respect for any woman. He use them as tool for his narcissism. A majority of the men who support him have the same issues with women. They are boys living in their parents basement.

[@jasonpopp2026]

He looked real terrified when he called on her. She was terrified an said she wasn't thinking. Lmao.

[@ursaltydog]

That clip showed the disdain Trump held towards intelligent women...

[@Trump4prisonxxx]

the others too. anyone that isn't Trump.

[@dynad00d15]

for any intelligent beings, for that matter.

[@alrac6803]

It showed the utter disrespect he has for every woman.

[@georgeschaut2178]

Yet somehow, in two elections, Trump managed to win the white American female vote (even with the "grab women" hot mic comment)...astonishing...George, Canada

[@howamilooking5952]

​@@georgeschaut2178🙄 Sure, and Columbus discovered America.

[@gigif8566]

I could not & would not continue to stand behind someone that showed anyone doing their job such disrespect. That press conference said a lot about Trump & even more about the people standing behind him.

[@nealsidor1323]

Consider the band of crooked misfits standing behind him. MORE CRIMINAL INDICTMENTS THAN ALL OTHER PRESIDENTIAL CABINETS COMBINED ! so effin PATHETIC...

[@KCNwokoye]

Brilliant lady

[@ARNYKATZ]

The interaction with trump reminded me of the song lyric, "If no one asks then no one answers/That's how every empire falls." And that's why trump would love to get rid of the free press.

[@Monika-mh2je]

Absolutely, what do you think why he had a meeting with Orban last Friday. Ideas how to ruin the country and getting rich by selling out.

[@ebybeehoney]

The thing that was the last president is nothing more than a slime ball. A rancid can of cat food would be a better person.

[@johnbuchanan3671]

😂👍 Go one cat step further. TF'G is like his hair, a irritating & disgusting cat puked hair ball... .

[@davidprice1982]

Smart women

[@vinpatrel7517]

Oh she comes across as such a lovely person.

[@ninaryan1527]

Thank you. I had forgotten how bad it was. And surprised I did.

[@leannevandekew1996]

Have you ever had a Trump Club Sandwich? A trump sandwich consists of toasted white bread, with an orange glaze on the outside, it's full of baloney and spam, with Russian dressing and a small pickle on the side. You can substitute the pickle for a small mushroom head for $130K.

[@user-yn7yo1co3k]

I was ready to chow down until I you mentioned the price. Can't do it. 😁

[@gladtravis]

@@user-yn7yo1co3k, you'd eat that sandwich? I didn't know raccoons can use the Internet.

[@user-yn7yo1co3k]

@gladtravis Hey Trav! We are a discriminated group. 🦝 Because of our markings, people call us thieves and robbers. Next to impossible to text. Woe is us. And you humans can't wait to criticize. Shame. (Can I get a bite of your sammy?)

[@user-yn7yo1co3k]

@@gladtravis I responded to your comment as my true self 🦝 but YT took it down. 😔

[@jamesmocharski4803]

Funny….but I just threw-up in my mouth a little bit.

[@imageiseverything6443]

The way she laughs… I’m in love

[@ylocoslovakia]

What a smart refreshing news reporter. Glad she got one over with trump and his tin cabinet men trying to be as imposing behind him.

[@ripn929707]

She almost went full latina, and caught herself... thats not easy to do. 😂Respect+1

[@NikkLiberos]

Oh, boy, when you disrespect a latina... She sure did stay in the game, though.

[@BoltRM]

S'cuse me? 🤨

[@rayray6820]

@@BoltRM That was classic, I was like it's on now.

[@wrohr15309]

I remembered how trump treated her when she started asking her question. My first thought is he is such a terrible human being. We will certainly live in a different country if he gets in control again.

[@kenster8270]

He always spoke in a condescending Cartman-esque tone when interacting with young female journalists, especially the Asian and Black ones. Such a toxic and spoiled man-toddler. Soon to be prison inmate hopefully.

[@kooale]

Pick up the phone TODAY, ask your local DNC what you can do this weekend for one half hour.

[@tombrayton4412]

If the press and CBS has learned how to cover trump, how come we don't hear about his constant longing and plans to replace our democracy with a facist regime?

[@vincebeijer2127]

You are just the picture of class, ma'am.

[@TomCoupe-sf3vv]

But you knew I was the devil before you voted me in

[@DissectGibberish]

I have a blessed cross just for your, Trumpty Dumpty!

[@scoobydoo3928]

But I didn't vote him in. I feel like my dumbest neighbors signed me up for this marathon against authoritarian idiots. It is exhausting, but we can't give up. It isn't just Democracy on the line. It is our whole system of government and laws. Oh, and Cecelia Vega is smart af and that makes her absolutely gourgeous.

[@PAVEL--JAKL]

She's beautiful..😍

[@eric2500]

I love it when the serious guests turn out to be naturally funny!

[@jan-gertnel4556]

I love this woman's radiance

[@timothypenwell2487]

I need to start watching 60 minutes 😊😅

[@AnzalnaSatar]

He insulted them all

[@mikea7174]

Haha. Seeing trump in thet video, shows how small he really is. She handled that well, when you step in about just wipe it off.

[@elfari100]

Just ask the questions. Thank you for your service!

[@tootselee3097]

She nailed the Anchorman quotes, I hope she got a picture with Paul Rudd.

[@beeman2075]

On the Anchorman reference.. he can't rein in the cologne. 60% of the time, it works every time!

[@user-yn7yo1co3k]

Words to live by ...

[@christopherporter2459]

That was fun

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

@@user-yn7yo1co3kI was going to say that re: don’t cede turf to him, but it works for this, too

[@jenifernaidoo7231]

trump has never been a small man, he's just always been small.

[@roberturibe3150]

Another reminder why anyone would vote for him.

[@manbtm1]

Sadly, it’s because water seeks its own level, and there are many millions of them in this country

[@Shawn-jd5dd]

I voyed for trump in 16 and 20 amd will again in 24 like most people

[@jadedbrad]

I would have liked for her to say "I'm waiting for your apology." If he didn't give it, it would be the news story of the day. If he gave it it would be him conceding that belittling women was bad. Who did he belittle? Politicians, foreign and at home: Cabinet officials, etc.

[@LWAC71]

It’s still that way! The media can’t wait to cover him! Ugh

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

I would have addressed Citizen Trump as Mr. lost the popular vote Trump. So as an Acting President...what is your view on the trade bill? TV reality show stars do not deserve any respect

[@jean-bernardbrault2753]

And yet some people still don't see that he is a dictator wannabe and that his attitude is that of an authoritarian and a sick one at that.

[@waqaa3085]

I remember that exchange. I was so sick of seeing tRump's spray-painted mug and listening to his rude, brainless rants I shot my flat screen! Eventually I settled down and I bought a new TV.. But, dammit,, I turned it on and tRump was still there!

[@LindaC616]

Wasn't that the time that another reporter, when called on after her, ceded their time back to her?

[@BoltRM]

​@@LindaC616I remember someone doing that at one of his rare press conferences

[@LindaC616]

@@BoltRM Yes, I was just wondering if that. What the same occasion they played here? Maybe because it was held outside and not in the press room...

[@lizaphelps]

For the love of God, America, don't cede this turf to him.

[@not_like_lee]

The "I'm not" and "I'm sorry?" in response to Trumps insults were perfect. Pointed but not antagonistic. Shutting down his first little jab without escalating, but also not letting it slide. Then after his blatant attack, that measured response spoke so much more than the words themselves "Excuse me what the f*ck did you just say? Do you want to repeat that for everyone?"

[@dennisfarris4729]

Hér response was perfect..... I'd said Fuck you Chuck and wakked out double birding all the way.

[@charleselmore4707]

Wow! She's a fresh face!

[@tonyrodriguez_]

Incredible woman

[@asynchronicity]

She’s a stunner

[@EthanBSide]

She's got more ground than trumps McDonald's, allegedly

[@Bjin1900]

❤❤I remember!❤❤ Freakin' Fabulous Job, Cecilia ❤❤

[@malteschaper3782]

I honestly forgot about President Trump, his Tweets and his Cabinet of Doom. 😵‍💫

[@patriciastuart8079]

Kudos to you, Cecilia Vega!

[@PeiJenTing727]

Speaking of Trump, American people should not forget what he did under pandemic. He is dangerous. President Biden is a great guardian for American people.

[@sublimeznew732]

"I know you're not thinking. Yeah never do😅" -Trump

[@cndnro]

damn!! she got beautiful smile 😎

[@MISwingvoter]

I was literally just thinking about how much I've missed seeing her on Good Morning America! KZbin can read my mind!

[@danielmiddleton8173]

Intelligently put. Journalism is about asking questions. That's it that's all. Let the answers speak for themselves and leave the interpretation of those answers up to whomever may care.

[@hughjorgan7035]

It's like being in an accident where everything's happening in slow motion

[@publicuser2534]

“Knee on the shoulder”

[@pleappleappleap]

What a beautiful woman.

[@Yve55]

💐Bella💐

[@-Stop-it]

Can you name the 4 original reporters on 60 minutes? Right now, I can only think of 2.

[@melchizedekvega-rios5697]

Ms Vega if I had a daughter I would like her to be like you. You make the Vega name look great!

[@lashendawest7509]

Good morning stephen colbert fans

[@judyhowe2082]

Miss her at ABC...love her dog😂

[@SlinkyTWF]

The world needs more real-time fact-checking.

[@usmc187]

Trump was disgusting when he held press conferences

[@4mcpete]

No longer the pinnacle.

[@loveearth7011]

Knee on the shoulder? 😅

[@holdenmcgroin3995]

Fellow connoisseurs, it's not *that* cecilia vega 😓

[@NewMessage]

All 'em moths gonna chew up that nice suit!

[@pollytiks3885]

That interview was way too short.

[@AZOffRoadster]

Pinnacle of journalism? Really? Have you seen the internet? Well, I guess maybe among the 3 old corporate broadcasters. And lets not forget this gem ... Leslie Moonves on Donald Trump: “It May Not Be Good for America, but It’s Damn Good for CBS”

[@AnzalnaSatar]

Trump has a problem with every report

[@RainmanCT]

awkward non-kiss

[@jfitzgerald6039]

I knew this lady was above her roll at ABC. Her name alone stands out. Cecilia VEGA......so GRAND!!

[@janismartinmooradian1312]

60 Minutes may be the United States pinnacle.

[@lorraineclark1838]

Really? Does anybody under 60 still watch it?

[@SARGENTO007A]

The Trump Amnesia is that poop cools off and stops smelling but it's still poop.

[@JohnnyVee007]

Latinas up!

[@markcrume]

Ms. Cecilia Vega, you are a National treasure.

[@charleshagen1143]

I thought A Close Look was the pinnacle of journalism...

[@prajnachan333]

"I don't know if you know this but I'm kind of a big deal. I'm important and I have leather bound books that smell of rich mahogany." A. Ron Burgundy B. Cecilia Vega C. Donald Trump "I have the best brain."

[@ellenrasool-jakhel4132]

MISSY VEGA. HELP. WITH GETTING THE TRUTH. OUT ABOUT THE❤

[@dominicherrera4610]

She's gorgeous, That's what you call a natural beauty❤❤❤❤

[@georgeroberts613]

Ted Koppel is the gold standard from Nightlline as far as I'm concerned. Sixty minutes was good, Nightline was better.

[@user-lo2qu2fx9w]

😊

[@johnbuchanan3671]

Love, 🙏& best wishes to Cecilia since too many to name, remote ABC stories

[@bettyjones113]

Mnuchin trying to buy Tik Tok Standing at T backside

[@eh7599]

HOT

[@AnzalnaSatar]

So what is it with her vouce

[@charleneandrle-olson3099]

¿????????

[@SARGENTO007A]

The Trump clip CRINGE!!!

[@Mgh-r]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@dinobm13]

How dare you question President God!

[@prisonersforprofit]

i remember when 60 minutes was feared, now they're just another corporate (pander to money) failure.

[@kooale]

And you, a troll for Putin, are lower than dirt.

[@Omni0404]

Wow her smile is so pretty

[@anonymusum]

Fortunately not an actress again.