Additional Coverage:
- Harris campaign distances itself from interview editing claims after CBS airs two different answers (newsbreak.com)
Kamala Harris’s Campaign Denies Involvement in ’60 Minutes’ Interview Controversy
Amid accusations by Donald Trump that CBS committed a crime by editing Kamala Harris’s “60 Minutes” interview, the Harris campaign has distanced itself from any involvement.
Trump Accuses CBS of ‘Fake News Scam’
Trump baselessly shared clips on social media claiming that CBS had replaced Harris’s original response in the interview with a more favorable one. He called for the network’s license to be revoked, alleging election interference.
CBS Rejects Accusations
CBS has not responded to requests for comment, but Harris’s spokesperson emphasized that the campaign had no control over the network’s editorial decisions.
Trump Refuses Fact-Checking on ’60 Minutes’
Trump has a history of criticizing broadcasters that fact-check his statements. He backed out of his own “60 Minutes” interview when his campaign refused to allow for fact-checking.
Harris’s Interview
In the original clip, Harris discussed Israel’s defense against ballistic missiles and the need for a ceasefire. In the broadcast version, her response focused more on diplomatic efforts.
Differences in Responses
In the original clip, Harris appeared to suggest that Israel had responded to U.S. advocacy. In the broadcast version, she emphasized the ongoing nature of diplomatic efforts.
Campaign Distances Itself
The Harris campaign has made it clear that it had no involvement in the editing of the interview and that it respects CBS’s editorial independence.