News agency plans on giving unedited copy of Harris ‘word salad’ interview
(MENAFN) CBS News has agreed to provide the U.S. federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the unedited version of a controversial interview with Kamala Harris. The interview is central to a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump, accusing CBS of manipulating the footage to favor Harris ahead of the 2024 election.
The dispute began in October when CBS aired two versions of the interview. A preview aired on "Face the Nation" featured Harris giving a long, unclear response to a question about the Middle East conflict, while a full version on "60 Minutes" showed a much more concise and clear answer. Trump accused CBS of editing the interview deceptively to influence the election in favor of the Democratic Party.
In response to legal proceedings, the FCC, under Trump appointee Brendan Carr, requested the unedited transcript and camera feeds of the interview. CBS has agreed to comply, though they defended the editing process, stating they aimed for clarity without altering the content.
As discussions of a potential settlement continue, some sources suggest that settling the lawsuit could help CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, secure regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media. However, this move has sparked concern among CBS reporters, fearing it would damage the network's credibility.
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