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Trump Demands FCC Punish CBS Over Alleged Manipulation of Kamala Harris Interview

The former president has intensified his criticism of CBS, urging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to impose maximum penalties and revoke the network's broadcast license.

President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the south lawn of the White House on April 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Overview

  • Donald Trump has publicly called on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to impose severe fines and revoke CBS's broadcast license for alleged 'illegal behavior' in editing a Kamala Harris interview aired by 60 Minutes.
  • Trump accused CBS and 60 Minutes of manipulating the Harris interview to benefit her 2024 campaign, claiming it was part of a broader effort to influence the election outcome.
  • The FCC has acknowledged its limited authority, stating it cannot revoke broadcast licenses based on content or infringe on First Amendment rights, despite Trump's demands.
  • CBS is facing a $20 billion lawsuit filed by Trump, alleging fraud and defamation tied to the 2024 election and the Harris interview, though legal experts view the case as weak.
  • Trump's latest statements escalate his longstanding campaign against mainstream media, pressuring regulatory bodies to act against outlets he accuses of bias and defamation.