Summary
President Trump's interview on CBS News' "60 Minutes" faced scrutiny for editing out certain parts, with segments about his family's crypto empire and pardon controversy missing from an extended online version. Democrats are calling for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate potential news distortion. The FCC chair and CBS had previously dealt with editing disputes involving Trump's interviews.
Key Facts
- President Trump's interview with "60 Minutes" included discussions on his family's crypto empire and a controversial pardon.
- Some parts of the interview were missing from the extended version released online, leading to calls for an investigation.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is urged to look into claims of news distortion.
- Democrat leaders, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are pushing for the FCC to review the situation.
- CBS edited the interview extensively, releasing a full transcript on their website.
- The FCC chair mentioned that the current government shutdown prevents processing complaints.
- CBS parent company Paramount settled a $16 million legal dispute with Trump, without admitting fault.
- CBS plans to release transcripts of presidential interviews after airing, which may omit parts for legal reasons.
