Former President Donald Trump has sued news network CBS over an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, court filings show.
Trump is seeking $10 billion in damages, claiming the “60 Minutes” interview was “doctored” and misleading. CBS firmly rejected the allegation, explaining that the network aired a different part of Harris’s answer on its “Face the Nation” program than on “60 Minutes” due to time constraints.
“When we edit any interview, whether a politician, an athlete, or movie star, we strive to be clear, accurate and on point,” CBS said. The network also rebuked previous suggestions that Trump could sue, telling the former president his demands are based on a “faulty premise.”
The lawsuit centers on a question asked of Harris about why Benjamin Netanyahu was not listening to the US in Israel’s approach to Gaza and the Middle East crisis. CBS claims the “60 Minutes” segment included a more “succinct” portion of Harris’s answer compared to “Face the Nation.”
While Trump battles CBS in court, pop icon Madonna has revealed who she is endorsing in the upcoming election. The singer took to social media to publicly back a candidate, though details of her endorsement were not immediately clear.
Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against CBS represents the latest legal and political drama surrounding the former president as the 2024 election cycle heats up. The network has defended its editorial decisions, setting the stage for a closely watched court battle over media coverage of political figures.
