Trump sues CBS News over 60 Minutes interview with Harris; network says suit is "completely without merit"
SUMMARY
Former President Donald Trump is suing CBS News, alleging that its editing of an October 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris was misleading, unfairly favoring Harris and damaging his presidential campaign. Trump contends that CBS selectively edited Harris’s response on Middle East policy, portraying her in a more favorable light. His lawsuit seeks a jury trial and at least $10 billion in damages, arguing CBS acted with bias. The complaint, filed in Texas, suggests CBS’s edits misled viewers to obscure Harris’s perceived weaknesses, which Trump claims has confused and misled voters. His legal team has invoked the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, a novel approach suggesting CBS’s actions constitute misleading representation. Trump has consistently highlighted media bias against him, calling this lawsuit a stand for accountability in journalism. Trump supporters argue that such legal actions are crucial for ensuring a balanced media landscape.
