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Trump Pushes FCC to Penalize CBS Over '60 Minutes' Coverage

President Trump intensifies calls for FCC sanctions and license revocation, alleging biased reporting and defamation in recent '60 Minutes' segments.

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CBS News across the street from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York on September 30, 2024.
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)

Overview

  • President Trump has urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to impose maximum fines on CBS and revoke its broadcast license for alleged unlawful reporting.
  • Trump criticized '60 Minutes' for recent segments on Ukraine and Greenland, claiming they misrepresented his administration and policies.
  • The president's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS over the editing of a Kamala Harris interview during the 2024 campaign is moving toward mediation.
  • The FCC is investigating CBS for potential violations of its news distortion policy, though the agency's authority under the First Amendment is limited.
  • CBS denies the allegations, asserting its editing practices are standard and guided by journalistic integrity, with full transcripts provided to the FCC.