60 Minutes 10/19/2025: The Dealmakers, Erez Reuveni, Amy Sherald
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Oct 20, 2025 Erez Reuveni, a whistleblower and former DOJ attorney, shares shocking allegations of misconduct within the department, including pressure to ignore court orders. He discusses the personal consequences of his firing after refusing to mischaracterize detainees and highlights the importance of due process. Meanwhile, acclaimed painter Amy Sherald reflects on her career, including the monumental impact of her portrait of Michelle Obama. She delves into her artistic style, her decision to cancel a Smithsonian show over censorship concerns, and her belief in the patriotism behind her work.
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Dealmaking Tactics Applied To Diplomacy
- Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff applied real-estate dealmaking tactics to diplomacy, focusing on personal relationships and leverage to secure a ceasefire.
- Their approach prioritized tangible outcomes like hostage releases over traditional diplomatic protocol.
Human Moment With Hamas Negotiator
- Kushner and Witkoff met Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayah in Doha and conveyed President Trump's guarantee to uphold the deal.
- The meeting turned personal when Witkoff and al-Hayah bonded over both having lost sons, easing tensions.
On-the-Ground View Of Gaza's Devastation
- Kushner described Gaza as looking like "a nuclear bomb had been set off" when he visited, emphasizing the scale of destruction.
- He contrasted that devastation with the desperation of returning residents pitching tents on destroyed plots.