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60 Minutes Criticizes Trump’s Executive Orders, Raising Concerns Over Media Independence

The segment portrayed Trump’s actions as a threat to the rule of law, while Paramount Global faces scrutiny over editorial interference tied to its pending merger and lawsuit with the president.

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Marc Elias
Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, delivers a speech during Keynote 3 at the MWC (Mobile World Congress), the world's biggest mobile fair, in Barcelona on March 3, 2025. Surrounded by investment and innovation projects, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) kicks off today in Barcelona amid a context of euphoria but also tensions over artificial intelligence (AI), whose rapid advancement is shaking up the tech sector. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • 60 Minutes aired a segment framing Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms as an attack on the legal and electoral systems, featuring Marc Elias as a key critic.
  • The executive orders, which were permanently blocked by a federal judge as unconstitutional, sought to strip Perkins Coie employees of security clearances and government contracts.
  • The segment faced criticism for not including voices in favor of Trump’s actions, with some likening the portrayal to mob boss intimidation tactics.
  • Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit against CBS over alleged election interference in a Kamala Harris interview is currently in mediation, with potential implications for Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media.
  • Concerns over corporate interference in journalism have grown, as Paramount seeks regulatory approval for its merger while facing allegations of pressuring 60 Minutes on its coverage.