CBS details Trump's "shifting explanations" for why he backed out of "60 Minutes" interview
3 months ago

CBS details Trump's "shifting explanations" for why he backed out of "60 Minutes" interview

Salon  

Before canceling his appearance on “60 Minutes” last week, former President Donald Trump demanded an apology from the show, CBS News anchor Scott Pelley revealed on Monday. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump accepted our invitation.” When CBS first announced that Trump was backing out of the interview on Oct. 1 was, his campaign director Steven Cheung responded with a lie, according to the network, falsely claiming that Trump had never agreed to do the interview in the first place. In addition, Trump’s campaign asked whether “60 Minutes” would meet Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the 78-year-old faced an assassination attempt at one of his rallies back in July. Pelley’s account of the Trump campaign's backtracking came right before “60 Minutes” aired Bill Whittaker’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a flurry of media appearances scheduled this week.

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CBS’s 60 Minutes sparks right-wing backlash over brutal takedown of Trump’s cabinet picks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CBS’s 60 Minutes sparks right-wing backlash over brutal takedown of Trump’s cabinet picks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Host Scott Pelley began Sunday’s show with a monologue dissecting Trump’s choices for his …

Trump sues CBS for $10 billion over Harris "60 Minutes" interview
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump sues CBS for $10 billion over Harris "60 Minutes" interview

Salon  

Former President Donald Trump is suing CBS for $10 billion over an interview with Kamala Harris that aired on "60 Minutes" earlier this month. “CBS’s distortion of the '60 Minutes' interview damaged President Trump’s fundraising and support values by several billions of dollars, particularly in Texas,” Trump’s attorneys argued in the lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Texas. The …

Dr Phil endorses Trump for president at Madison Square Garden rally
2 months, 1 week ago

Dr Phil endorses Trump for president at Madison Square Garden rally

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. McGraw, who rose to fame in the 1990s thanks …

Fox News accused of editing Trump interview after slamming Harris over ‘60 Minutes’ sit down
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fox News accused of editing Trump interview after slamming Harris over ‘60 Minutes’ sit down

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News edited Donald …

Donald Trump brings in lawyers over Kamala Harris' 'edited' 60 Minutes interview
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump brings in lawyers over Kamala Harris' 'edited' 60 Minutes interview

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is escalating his battle against CBS over its '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris, with his lawyer sending a letter demanding the network release a transcript of its interview with his rival. He also blasted the 'fake news' media Monday and demanded reporters interview Kamala Harris's 86-year old father. Kamala Harris deliver a lengthy and meandering answer in …

Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected

NPR  

Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected toggle caption Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Former President Donald Trump often basks in the glow of press attention. One in three journalists says they've faced violence — or the threat of it "President Trump was a champion for free speech. And Trump said he …

60 Minutes finally breaks silence after Trump accused show of ‘deceitful editing’ of Harris interview
2 months, 2 weeks ago

60 Minutes finally breaks silence after Trump accused show of ‘deceitful editing’ of Harris interview

The Independent  

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Trump bailed on interview because he’s ‘exhausted’ from campaign trail, says report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump bailed on interview because he’s ‘exhausted’ from campaign trail, says report

The Independent  

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Harris campaign distances itself from interview editing controversy after CBS airs two different answers
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris campaign distances itself from interview editing controversy after CBS airs two different answers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Right-wing critics on social media posted side-by-side clips …

Trump demands CBS is taken off air after editing Kamala Harris' 60 Minutes 'word salad'
3 months ago

Trump demands CBS is taken off air after editing Kamala Harris' 60 Minutes 'word salad'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump insists that CBS News should lose its license and be forced off air after it favorably edited the 60 Minutes interview Vice President Kamala Harris. Donald Trump demanded that CBS News have their license revoked and be taken off air after the network released an edited version of the 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris 'As I've said …

Trump demands 60 Minutes release the FULL transcript of Kamala Harris interview
3 months ago

Trump demands 60 Minutes release the FULL transcript of Kamala Harris interview

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is demanding that CBS put out the full, unedited transcript of its interview with Kamala Harris amid the controversy over removing her 'word salad' in a 60 Minutes interview. The 60 Minutes interview as part of Harris' media blitz before Election Day aired Monday night and the network put the episode on the show's official YouTube page. CBS …

'Never seen this': Trump says CBS 'must be investigated' for 'illegal' Harris interview
3 months ago

'Never seen this': Trump says CBS 'must be investigated' for 'illegal' Harris interview

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday lobbed a baseless accusation against CBS's "60 Minutes" over the program's taped interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Writing on his Truth Social platform, the former president accused "60 Minutes" of deceptively editing its interview to present Harris in a better light. "I’ve never seen this before, but the producers of 60 Minutes sliced …

Donald Trump’s ‘shifting’ excuses for refusing to sit down with 60 Minutes revealed
3 months ago

Donald Trump’s ‘shifting’ excuses for refusing to sit down with 60 Minutes revealed

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. These are the "shifting" stipulations and excuses that CBS claimed on Monday it had …

Trump pulls out of ‘60 Minutes’ interview, four years after storming out of previous episode
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump pulls out of ‘60 Minutes’ interview, four years after storming out of previous episode

The Independent  

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Trump reveals his terms for appearing on 60 Minutes after CBS claimed he pulled out of interview
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump reveals his terms for appearing on 60 Minutes after CBS claimed he pulled out of interview

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump said he will go on CBS' storied '60 Minutes' program only on the condition that he get an apology from the network. Trump referenced his contentious 2020 sit-down with CBS’ Leslie Stahl – where he walked out on a White House sit-down – and said the holdup was over his demand for an apology. 'They really owed me …

Trump Backs Out Of '60 Minutes' Election Interview That Harris Will Participate In, Program Says
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump Backs Out Of '60 Minutes' Election Interview That Harris Will Participate In, Program Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump has backed out of an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” after initially agreeing to it, the program said Tuesday in a statement. “For over half a century, 60 Minutes has invited the Democratic and Republican tickets to appear on our broadcast as Americans head to the polls,” the statement read, saying that …

Trump ducks out of traditional '60 Minutes' candidate interview: CBS
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump ducks out of traditional '60 Minutes' candidate interview: CBS

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump has pulled out of the traditional presidential candidate interview with CBS' "60 Minutes," the network revealed in a Tuesday post to X. After initially accepting 60 Minutes’ request for an interview with Scott Pelley, former President Trump’s campaign has decided not to participate. "Our original invitation to former President Donald Trump to be interviewed on 60 …

CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “60 Minutes” is scheduling its quadrennial interview special with the presidential candidates to air in less than a month, hoping for the best even after its session with former President Donald Trump went off the rails in 2020. With no other debates between Trump and his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, currently scheduled after Tuesday’s event …

Watch Donald Trump's interview with the Daily Mail at Mar-a-Lago in FULL
4 months ago

Watch Donald Trump's interview with the Daily Mail at Mar-a-Lago in FULL

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump sat down for a no-holds barred interview with DailyMail.com in the living room of his Mar-a-Lago home and political headquarters. He used the interview to float the idea that he may vote in favor of a Florida referendum to expand abortion access beyond six weeks after conception. Former President Donald Trump sat down with DailyMail.com amid the finery …

Donald Trump Jr. met with the Jan. 6 committee for 'several hours' this week: report
2 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump Jr. met with the Jan. 6 committee for 'several hours' this week: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump Jr. sat down for a virtual interview with the Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, according to Politico and other news outlets. His sister Ivanka, her husband and top Trump adviser Jared Kushner and Trump Jr.'s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle have all sat for interviews with the committee," CNN noted. IN OTHER NEWS: Hearing takes a bizarre turn as GOP …

Trump calls CBS biased, hateful, rude for ‘60 Minutes’ interview footage
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump calls CBS biased, hateful, rude for ‘60 Minutes’ interview footage

Hindustan Times  

The White House on Thursday released raw footage from an interview that US President Donald Trump did with “60 Minutes” reporter Lesley Stahl, breaking an agreement to keep material from the highly-anticipated clash private until an edited version could air this weekend. Trump continued his tirade against "60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl on Thursday, accusing CBS of "bias, hatred and …

Trump posts unedited ’60 Minutes’ interview before it airs
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump posts unedited ’60 Minutes’ interview before it airs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump took on the country’s most influential news program in unprecedented fashion, posting unedited video of interviews that he and Vice President Mike Pence gave to “60 Minutes” before its broadcast this weekend. With Pence, Stahl said the men had insulted “60 Minutes” by giving campaign speeches and not answering questions. “It’s defense against attacks.” …

What Trump said in CBS 60 minutes interview
4 years, 2 months ago

What Trump said in CBS 60 minutes interview

Al Jazeera  

In a wide-encompassing interview posted by the president prior to its scheduled broadcast, Trump lashes out at the media, his Democratic rival Joe Biden and Obamacare. United States President Donald Trump has released an unedited interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes before the show’s scheduled broadcast on Sunday. The president posted the nearly 40-minute discussion with CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl to …

The Latest: Trump tells rally about ’60 Minutes’ interview
4 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: Trump tells rally about ’60 Minutes’ interview

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the presidential campaign : 7:50 p.m. President Donald Trump is keeping up a public feud with “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl, who he says took him too seriously after he pleaded for suburban women to love him. Addressing a campaign rally Wednesday in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump says Stahl pressed him on his plea for …

Trump abruptly ends TV interview, says considering posting video early
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump abruptly ends TV interview, says considering posting video early

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly ended an interview with a US-based news channel and said he is considering releasing a video of it ahead of the broadcast time for the "sake of accuracy in reporting". "I am pleased to inform you that, for the sake of accuracy in reporting, I am considering posting my interview with Lesley Stahl …

In debate countdown, Trump holds rally, Biden does prep
4 years, 2 months ago

In debate countdown, Trump holds rally, Biden does prep

Associated Press  

ERIE, Pa. — President Donald Trump pushed into arguably the most important state on the electoral map on Tuesday, opting for a rally in Pennsylvania instead of formal debate practice two days ahead of the final presidential debate that may be his last, best chance to alter the trajectory of the 2020 campaign. Before leaving the White House, Trump taped …

The Latest: Trump abruptly ends ’60 Minutes’ interview
4 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: Trump abruptly ends ’60 Minutes’ interview

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign 6:30 p.m. President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly ended an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that is set to air this Sunday. — Zeke Miller ___ HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE: A day after claiming that the American people are tired of listening to Dr. Anthony …

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