
(DCWatchdog.com) – In a striking win for the new president, CBS News has surrendered to Donald Trump by agreeing to provide its unedited October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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The allegations of media bias have taken center stage as CBS News finds itself in hot water.
A $10 billion lawsuit filed by Trump accuses the network of manipulating an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
This legal battle highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between media accountability and political representation.
CBS News is under scrutiny after editing a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Trump appointee Brendan Carr, has demanded CBS release the full unedited footage.
This demand aims to clarify whether the edits were for broadcast needs or to paint Harris in a better light during a critical election period.
CBS agreed to provide the FCC with the unedited transcript of the October interview. The interview, initially previewed on “Face the Nation,” showed Harris’s complete responses.
However, the subsequent “60 Minutes” broadcast offered a condensed version. Trump alleges “deceptive editing,” claiming it skewed public perception in favor of Harris, describing these actions as “partisan and unlawful acts of voter interference.”
The lawsuit also names CBS’s parent company, Paramount, which is reportedly in settlement negotiations with Trump’s legal team.
CBS maintains the edits were necessary due to time constraints and denies any political motivations.
“60 Minutes has resisted releasing transcripts for this and all of its interviews, to avoid second-guessing of its editing process,” CBS asserts.
The engagement of the FCC, and the reopening of complaints by Carr, underscores the seriousness of the allegations.
The FCC’s role is pivotal, given its responsibility in regulating broadcast accountability.
The outcome of this lawsuit could redefine how networks handle content, particularly concerning political figures.
While the press landscape shifts, Trump’s actions are consistent with his history of challenging media narratives.
Previous cases against ABC News and Meta highlight his commitment to addressing perceived media bias, with settlements totaling $40 million.
CBS’s focus remains on legal battles and potential mergers, such as with Skydance, which could influence the company’s readiness to settle.
As the lawsuit unfolds, it brings into question the ethical standards of media giants and their role in shaping public discourse.
BREAKING – CBS has turned over the footage they edited of Kamala Harris’s 60 Minutes interview to the FCC as part of a massive legal probe into the network. pic.twitter.com/4kWuUroMIL
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