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CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC [View all]

Source: AP

By DAVID BAUDER
Updated 6:15 PM CST, January 31, 2025

CBS says it will turn over an unedited transcript of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission, part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing fight with the network over how it handled a story about his opponent.

Trump sued CBS for $10 million over the “60 Minutes” interview, claiming it was deceptively edited to make Harris look good. Published reports said that CBS’ parent company, Paramount, has been talking to Trump’s lawyers about a settlement.

The network said Friday that it was compelled by Brendan Carr, Trump’s appointee as FCC chairman, to turn over the transcripts and camera feeds of the interview for a parallel investigation by the commission. “60 Minutes” has resisted releasing transcripts for this and all of its interviews, to avoid second-guessing of its editing process.

The case, particularly a potential settlement, is being closely watched by advocates for press freedom and by journalists within CBS, whose lawyers called Trump’s lawsuit “completely without merit” and promised to vigorously fight it after it was filed.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/trump-cbs-60-minutes-harris-interview-ac36372dd700c9d233eee78773473f49

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CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC [View all] Omaha Steve Feb 1 OP

Absolute nonsense. madaboutharry Feb 1 #1

They did not have to do that TimeToGo Feb 1 #18

I don't get it either. madaboutharry Feb 1 #20

Neither did Zuckerberg,but he kissed the ring and wrote a check for $25 MILLION Bengus81 Feb 1 #32

Of course they did DENVERPOPS Feb 1 #56

I mean, sure TimeToGo Feb 1 #57

LAW????????? DENVERPOPS Feb 1 #61

😎 TimeToGo Feb 1 #65

Cowardice is more like it Hitorque Feb 1 #70

Ha! IMO, you don't have edit anything to make Kamala Harris "look good". no_hypocrisy Feb 1 #2

this'll potentially come back to bite them cadoman Feb 1 #67

How does trump have any standing in a case that has nothing to with him? Think. Again. Feb 1 #3

I'd guess his standing is that she was his opponent so it affects him Callie1979 Feb 1 #19

Think of who ever it was he DENVERPOPS Feb 1 #59

What are his damages? kkmarie Feb 1 #25

Because he is entitled to win the presidency johnnyfins Feb 1 #28

They are using a completely distorted definition of election interference. creeksneakers2 Feb 1 #44

By my reasoning... Mike Nelson Feb 1 #4

CBS should have said no and let the jackbooted thugs break the doors down, but i guess getting on their knees dem4decades Feb 1 #5

I really fucking hate this man and his goons, I really do! Initech Feb 1 #63

Another corporation on bended knee to Trump. What happened to freedom if the press? Lonestarblue Feb 1 #6

Uhhh...then DEMAND CNN turns over and answers all questions about that FAKE ASS Bengus81 Feb 1 #7

They get the interview SADAR Feb 1 #8

If Chump's lawyers actually did that, CBS could easily refute it FakeNoose Feb 1 #41

Hilarious image. NT SADAR Feb 1 #53

They have been keeping a long list kerouac2 Feb 1 #9

Freedom of the press anybody? Botany Feb 1 #10

Civil courts as bagman Bok_Tukalo Feb 1 #11

That is incorrect, Rincewind Feb 1 #12

Capitulaiton Wild blueberry Feb 1 #13

Now Republicans can determine Mr. Mustard 2023 Feb 1 #14

Of course I-teach-kids Feb 1 #15

This is to speed the death of America Kid Berwyn Feb 1 #16

Editing TnDem Feb 1 #21

Not Harris' fault. Trump is demanding money for nothing. Kid Berwyn Feb 1 #24

Beyond belief and scary Dog Walkers Rock Feb 1 #17

couldn't all the radio stations and shows like hannity now be sued as well? samsingh Feb 1 #22

If he "won" fair and square, imaginary girl Feb 1 #23

Petty vindictive 'permanent victim.' The dude is the epitome of the Sore Winner. emulatorloo Feb 1 #27

Because it's easy,fast CASH. Hell look what that POS has banked in the last Bengus81 Feb 1 #30

Good. Will just prove Trump is a dumbass liar. emulatorloo Feb 1 #26

"edited to make Harris look good." Dave Bowman Feb 1 #29

They going to do that with any Felon interview too? mcar Feb 1 #31

Is it confirmed that it was deceptively edited? marshall Feb 1 #33

I've seen the clips they are complaining about creeksneakers2 Feb 1 #46

So this is just about what was on 60 Minutes. Petty little ____s underpants Feb 1 #51

Trump follows talk radio/Twiiter/Fox spin as real. Now he has the ability to act on it underpants Feb 1 #52

Fight it, stop caving to this asshole. Every time they 'settle' with him louis-t Feb 1 #34

Do we get the hidden Access Hollywood outtakes in a 'hostage' exchange? cbabe Feb 1 #35

We wanted the Breitbart's actual footage which did show Breitbar lied. Festivito Feb 1 #36

Maybe Harris should sue Joe Rogan for having Trumpkin on. mackdaddy Feb 1 #37

Trying to force MSM to buckle in fear of him. He's going make us all lose our minds. Joinfortmill Feb 1 #38

Why is the FCC getting FormerOstrich Feb 1 #39

Fascist dictators can order anything they want creeksneakers2 Feb 1 #47

Cowards! LW1977 Feb 1 #40

Well then Harris should go after Fox for their edits making her look bad. Liberty Belle Feb 1 #42

"A DEI couldn't possibly make me look this bad without unfair help." Marcuse Feb 1 #43

if cbs settles or makes a payout all they are doing is legally donating to trump. that's what abc did. nt orleans Feb 1 #45

VP Harris is a brilliant speaker and interviewee. MichMan Feb 1 #48

What the actual fuck??? Am I living in the United States or North Korea? Initech Feb 1 #49

So much bullshit! pfitz59 Feb 1 #50

First they came for the transcripts . . . AverageOldGuy Feb 1 #54

And so as a courtesy to Harris, send her a copy of the exact same transcript, so she can defend herself, give it SWBTATTReg Feb 1 #55

He does realize he won the election, right? jmowreader Feb 1 #58

Is CBS controlled by Sinclair? They have been extreme RW for 15? years. Evolve Dammit Feb 1 #60

'Settling' with him must stop. Every time someone louis-t Feb 1 #62

That CBS is playing along with this is totally preposterous. ificandream Feb 1 #64

Now that he controls the FCC CBS was afraid he would sick the FCC on them. totodeinhere Feb 1 #66

Sore winner n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 1 #68

So how do we get all the Faux News transcripts? Hitorque Feb 1 #69