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.

  • dohpaz42@lemmy.worldEnglish
    16·
    20 hours ago

    It doesn’t matter if they have a legal argument. They want to scare the execs at CBS Paramount so that CBS Paramount capitulates and gives in, just like ABC did.

    And guess what?

    It’s working.

    • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      19 hours ago

      Some people really need to go study the rise of the Third Reich. They will be feeling like they have deja vu.

      • PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat
        4·
        15 hours ago

        You best start believing in thick chapters in the history book. You’re in one.

        Good reading: “Maus” by Art Spiegelman, “Night” by Elie Wiesel.