FCC probes editing of 60 Minutes interview as CBS considers settling Trump suit.

Summary

The FCC has demanded CBS provide the full, unedited transcript of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, following a complaint and a lawsuit by Donald Trump.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by Trump, has reversed past media-related dismissals and launched new investigations into broadcasters.

CBS is also in settlement talks with Trump amid concerns over a pending Paramount-Skydance merger.

Critics argue the FCC’s actions constitute government retaliation against the press, raising concerns over First Amendment protections and media independence.

  • solrize@lemmy.world
    24·
    6 hours ago

    If the interview was broadcast, there must be video recordings, so what is the big deal about unedited transcripts? They can watch the video and see what she said.

    Do they mean they want stuff she said that didn’t go on the air? That would be invasive.