
(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a huge victory for Donald Trump, CBS will reportedly provide an unedited transcript from its October interview with Kamala Harris to the FCC.
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The battle between Trump and CBS News over the Kamala Harris interview raises serious concerns about media integrity.
Trump claims CBS edited the interview to glorify Harris, prompting a $10 billion lawsuit.
CBS states the edits were standard, raising questions about media transparency and accountability in politically charged environments.
The dispute began when Trump accused CBS of altering a “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris to enhance her image ahead of the November 2024 election.
CBS maintains the editing was routine and denies that political motivations played a role.
The lawsuit, filed in a Texas court, has escalated to involve the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which demands CBS hand over the unedited transcripts for examination.
Trump’s lawsuit implies deceitful editing manipulated public opinion.
Despite CBS’s assertion that time constraints required edits, Trump alleges his treatment constitutes “partisan and unlawful acts of voter interference,” AP News reports.
The lawsuit coincides with ongoing settlement discussions between CBS’s parent company, Paramount, and Trump’s legal team.
CBS’s strategy to air Harris’s full response on “Face the Nation” before downsizing it for “60 Minutes” adds to viewer skepticism about media practices.
Former FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel had dismissed complaints about CBS’s editing, but Trump appointee Brendan Carr reignited them.
“60 Minutes has resisted releasing transcripts for this and all of its interviews, to avoid second-guessing of its editing process,” CBS said.
Press freedom advocates monitor how this might impact journalistic practices and potential settlements.
The controversy emphasizes ongoing concerns about media influence in political discourse.
Trump’s persistence in pursuing the case, despite prior election victories, reflects a broader agenda to hold media giants accountable.
The media’s responsibility to present unbiased content remains a contentious issue.
CBS’s move to settle the lawsuit potentially mitigates damage to its credibility.
Similar cases with ABC News and Meta resulted in significant settlements, underscoring the high stakes associated with media narratives during election seasons.
FCC chair Brendan Carr says he’ll fast-track CBS probe over editing of Kamala Harris’ ‘60 Minutes’ interview https://t.co/Plf4fDGUjR pic.twitter.com/x6Ya0K1Q7F
— New York Post (@nypost) February 3, 2025
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