Former CBS staffers call for 'outside investigation' into '60 Minutes' controversy: 'There's a problem here'

SUMMARY

Former CBS News staffers are urging the network to conduct an external investigation into the editing controversy surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris's recent "60 Minutes" segment. Critics were outraged after CBS aired a sanitized version of Harris's exchange with correspondent Bill Whitaker, which had previously showcased her lengthy, criticized "word salad" response regarding U.S. relations with Israel. One former journalist stated, "If they care about journalistic integrity, they would conduct an investigation or release the full transcript." The edited segment presented a more focused answer that differed from the unflattering preview clip. Former President Trump weighed in, labeling the incident an "unprecedented scandal" and calling for CBS to lose its broadcasting license. The Harris campaign denied any involvement in the editing process, claiming they had no control over CBS's production decisions.