Post Reports How Trump's media war came for CBS
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Jul 8, 2025 Sarah Ellison, a national enterprise reporter for The Washington Post, explores Donald Trump's contentious relationship with the media, focusing on his recent $16 million settlement with CBS over a misleading interview. The discussion reveals the intricate tensions between corporate interests and journalistic integrity during politically charged times. Ellison highlights the implications of this settlement for CBS and the wider media landscape, as well as the pressures impacting editorial decisions and the potential fallout on Trump’s ongoing media war.
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Kamala Harris Interview Editing
- Kamala Harris's 60 Minutes interview was edited differently for the show and promotional clips.
- The promo clip used a longer answer than the final aired interview, sparking controversy on the right.
Right-Wing Reaction to Media Edit
- Right-wing media seized on the editing difference alleging bias to help Kamala Harris.
- This fueled claims that mainstream media were campaigning against Trump in the election.
Legal Grounds of Trump Lawsuit
- Trump sued CBS for $20 billion under a Texas deceptive practices law, not defamation.
- The lawsuit alleged media deception aimed at influencing the election against him.