Trump Falsely Claims ‘60 Minutes’ Admitted to ‘Crime’ of Editing Harris Interview
Former President Donald Trump has made false claims regarding CBS’s “60 Minutes,” alleging that the program admitted to a crime by editing an interview with Kamala Harris. This assertion comes alongside his $20 billion lawsuit against Paramount Global and CBS, which he insists is a “true WINNER.” Trump accused the network of deceitfully editing Harris’ response to a question, stating that this act undermined the integrity of the American electoral process and cheated the public.
Both Paramount and CBS have categorically denied Trump’s allegations, labeling his lawsuit as a direct attack on the First Amendment. They argue that Trump’s claims lack any foundation in law or fact. CBS News has stood firm, asserting that the “60 Minutes” broadcast of the Harris interview was neither manipulated nor deceptive.
According to reports, Trump’s legal team is entering mediation with Paramount Global to explore a possible resolution to his lawsuit. Previously, Trump expanded his claims under the federal Lanham Act, demanding at least $20 billion in damages, asserting that the editing of the interview could have affected the outcome of the election.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed that the edited response from Harris was disgraceful, suggesting it would have significantly hampered her electoral performance had it been aired in full. He described the actions of CBS and its parent companies as a “Giant FRAUD against the American People,” insisting they should be held accountable for their alleged misconduct.
The New York Times reported on legal experts regarding the frivolity of Trump’s case, prompting him to lash out at the publication, suggesting it too could face consequences for “tortious interference” in elections. The lawsuit and resulting commentary reveal Trump’s ongoing crusade against media institutions he perceives as adversarial, undermining journalistic integrity while striving to consolidate power and control over the narrative.