(AmericanProsperity.com) – Taking a bold stand against media manipulation, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has sued CBS News for a staggering $10 billion over deceptive editing of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes” interview.
The lawsuit accuses the network of deliberately distorting Harris’ responses to make her appear rational and decisive, potentially influencing millions of American voters.
Trump’s legal team filed the lawsuit in October 2024, asserting that CBS News committed gross violations by lying in a “thoughtful and malevolent way.”
Trump’s attorneys also argued that the network’s actions amount to partisan and unlawful election interference.
“CBS’s misconduct ‘caus[ed] confusion or misunderstanding’ to millions of Americans,” stated the lawyers for the Republican nominee.
At the heart of the controversy is Harris’ discussion about Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump’s team stated that CBS News edited the interview to portray Harris in a better light, potentially swaying public opinion during a critical time in the election cycle.
The lawsuit seeks monetary damages, a jury trial and coverage of attorneys’ fees and costs.
Trump’s legal team emphasizes that news broadcasters are responsible for accurately representing events without distorting interviews for political gain.
CBS News has remained tight-lipped about the lawsuit, refusing to release the unedited transcript of the interview despite Trump’s previous threats of legal action.
The network claims it did not hide any part of Harris’ answer, but its refusal to provide transparency only fuels suspicions.
“Their editing was an ‘attempt to tip the scales in favor of the Democratic Party as the heated 2024 Presidential Election — which President Trump is leading — approaches its conclusion,” Trump’s attorneys asserted.
This legal battle shines a spotlight on the ongoing issue of media bias and the responsibility of news organizations to maintain impartial journalism.
As the case unfolds, it raises important questions about the role of media in shaping public opinion and the need for greater accountability in journalism.
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