Schumer Threatens FCC Complaint Over Trump's 60 Minutes Interview Amid White House Rebuttal

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer suggested filing a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding edits to President Donald Trump's recent "60 Minutes" interview, drawing parallels to Trump's earlier lawsuit against CBS for allegedly deceptive editing of Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 interview. However, the Trump White House and others highlighted key differences, noting that Trump's interview was fully released with a transcript immediately, whereas Harris's interview was edited to make her seem more coherent and the full transcript was delayed until after the election. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Schumer's potential complaint as frivolous and urged him to focus on reopening the government rather than filing complaints. Critics pointed out that "60 Minutes" routinely edits for time, and CBS was transparent about the edits in Trump's case, contrasting with the controversy over Harris's interview. Schumer's threat appeared more as a political tactic than a substantive grievance, with many viewing it as a reaction to Trump's successful media handling. The debate underscores ongoing partisan tensions over media coverage and transparency in high-profile political interviews.