CBS denies deceptive editing of Kamala Harris 60 Minute Interview.
During an interview with "60 Minutes," aired on October 7, 2024, Kamala Harris was asked about the U.S. influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies. However, what viewers saw varied depending on when they tuned in. On October 6, "Face the Nation" broadcast a clip where Harris gave a meandering answer on U.S.-Israel relations, discussing aid and diplomatic efforts.
The following day, "60 Minutes" presented a different edit where Harris's response seemed to pivot more directly to the question of the alliance between the American and Israeli people.
Trump's Reaction
Former President Donald Trump, leveraging this discrepancy, took to Truth Social, claiming CBS News manipulated the interview to make Harris appear "more Presidential." Trump suggested this manipulation might be illegal, hinting at campaign finance violations due to the potentially beneficial media coverage for Harris.
Kamala Harris's Campaign Response
Harris's campaign distanced itself from the controversy, stating they do not control CBS's production decisions.
CBS's Explanation
“60 Minutes gave an excerpt of our interview to Face the Nation that used a longer section of her answer than that on 60 Minutes. Same question. Same answer. But a different portion of the response. When we edit any interview, whether a politician, an athlete, or movie star, we strive to be clear, accurate and on point. The portion of her answer on 60 Minutes was more succinct, which allows time for other subjects in a wide ranging 21-minute-long segment”. -CBS
The "60 Minutes" edit of Kamala Harris's interview serves as a microcosm of larger media-political interactions. While CBS maintains their edits were for format, not content, the controversy illuminates the ongoing debate over legacy media bias and potential election interference.
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