CBS Faces Backlash for Editing Trump 60 Minutes Interview
CBS Faces Backlash for Editing Trump 60 Minutes Interview

CBS Faces Backlash for Editing Trump 60 Minutes Interview

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President Donald Trump's recent interview on CBS's "60 Minutes" has sparked significant controversy and polarized reactions. The 79-year-old president was pressed with tough questions by Norah O'Donnell, including inquiries about crypto corruption and pardons, but some segments, such as his frustrated response on crypto corruption, were cut from the aired version, leading to accusations of biased editing. Trump supporters criticized O'Donnell for addressing him as "Mr. Trump" instead of "President Trump," viewing it as disrespectful, while others focused on his physical appearance and coherence during the interview. Additionally, Trump drew attention by bringing a printout claiming he ended eight wars, which some viewers mocked amid ongoing conflicts. Many viewers expressed dissatisfaction with CBS's editing, accusing the network of portraying Trump negatively, especially given the backdrop of a recent $16 million settlement between Trump and CBS over a prior deceptive editing lawsuit. Overall, the interview underscored deep political divides and intense scrutiny over media portrayal of the current president.

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