CBS Faces Lawsuit From Trump
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CBS Faces Lawsuit From Trump

In yet another instance of media manipulation, CBS News finds itself in hot water after selectively editing Vice President Kamala Harris’ responses during a high-profile 60 Minutes interview. This “deceptive conduct,” as described in former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit, is far more than an editorial choice—it’s a brazen attempt to manipulate public perception in the final days leading up to the 2024 election. After weeks of evasion and silence from CBS, Trump’s legal team filed a 19-page lawsuit demanding $10 billion in damages, claiming CBS acted with calculated malice, distorting Harris’ words to cover for her weak, incoherent statements on Israel and foreign policy.

Let’s be clear: this isn’t just a small slip-up or minor adjustment. We’re talking about CBS actively doctoring an interview, reassembling Harris’ response on a critical issue to make her appear more coherent, more decisive. This kind of media tampering isn’t just unethical—it’s an affront to the very idea of a free and fair press.

When Bill Whitaker asked Harris a straightforward question on U.S. policy regarding Israel, her answer, as shown in the unedited clips, was a characteristic “word salad.” But in the aired segment, CBS cleaned up her response, editing it to give her the appearance of clarity and eloquence. By doing so, they crossed a line from reporting to blatant propaganda.

Trump’s lawsuit points to a much larger issue here: media credibility. If CBS and other legacy networks continue distorting reality to favor their chosen candidates, they not only erode their own reputations—they undermine the democratic process itself. As Trump’s attorneys argued, this was a calculated move to “tip the scales in favor of the Democratic Party.” When media outlets selectively edit statements and refuse to disclose unaltered transcripts, they’re not just informing the public; they’re shaping the narrative to suit a political agenda.

This lawsuit isn’t merely a symbolic slap on the wrist; it’s a call for accountability. Trump’s demand for a jury trial underscores the seriousness of this issue. He’s making it clear that he won’t stand by as the media distorts interviews to benefit his opponents. And he’s not the only one—many Republicans and independent voters are watching closely, fed up with media bias masquerading as journalism. If CBS’s tactics are allowed to go unchecked, we may be looking at a future where media bias is not only accepted but expected.

The network’s refusal to release the full, unedited transcript, despite repeated demands, is telling. This is a network that’s spent the last few election cycles criticizing Trump for declining their interview requests, all while engaging in tactics that dismantle any pretense of impartiality. CBS and 60 Minutes may have once held a reputation for serious journalism, but after stunts like this, it’s no wonder more and more Americans are questioning mainstream media’s credibility.

Written by [email protected] - November 3, 2024