Summary
The news article discusses the controversy surrounding CBS's "60 Minutes" for airing an edited version of an interview with President Donald Trump. The interview lasted over 70 minutes, but only about 30 minutes were shown on television, leading to criticism and legal actions. The full and edited versions were later made available online for viewers.
Key Facts
- President Trump was interviewed by CBS’s "60 Minutes" for over 70 minutes.
- CBS aired only about 30 minutes of this interview on television.
- The interview was Donald Trump’s first on "60 Minutes" after a legal dispute with CBS.
- Previously, Trump sued CBS over editing an interview with Kamala Harris, claiming bias.
- CBS posted both the full and edited versions of the Trump interview online after airing.
- Some viewers and the White House criticized CBS for editing the interview.
- CBS’s parent company paid Trump $16 million to settle the earlier lawsuit.
- Trump's interactions with CBS improved under new management at Paramount.
