CBS News and the Trump campaign continue to dispute an interview snub involving former President Donald Trump and the upcoming "60 Minutes" election special.
CBS News and the Trump campaign are at odds over the former President's alleged declining of an invitation for an interview on "60 Minutes."
CBS News claims that Trump's campaign initially agreed to the interview but later backed out. However, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung refutes this, stating that "nothing was ever scheduled or locked in."
CBS News Denies Truce with Trump Campaign Over Rejected "60 Minutes" Interview
The dispute stems from CBS's verification of Hunter Biden's laptop two years after dismissing it, raising questions about the network's bias.
Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction with CBS News over their previous denial of the laptop scandal, which he maintains was a significant issue.
CBS News Denies Truce with Trump Campaign Over Rejected "60 Minutes" Interview
"They said the laptop from Hell was from Russia. And I said it wasn't from Russia, it was from Hunter. And I never got an apology," Trump stated.
CBS News has not responded to a request for comment.
CBS News Denies Truce with Trump Campaign Over Rejected "60 Minutes" Interview
Meanwhile, the network's original invitation to Trump stands. However, Cheung alleges that CBS insisted on "live fact checking," which is considered unprecedented.
The Trump spokesman further criticizes "60 Minutes" for its liberal bias and outdated approach.
CBS News Denies Truce with Trump Campaign Over Rejected "60 Minutes" Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris has agreed to appear on the "60 Minutes" election special, marking her third interview with a national news organization.
The announcement comes ahead of CBS's hosting of the vice-presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz.
The "60 Minutes" special will air on October 7th, featuring Harris' interview and addressing Trump's snub.
The dispute between CBS News and the Trump campaign highlights the ongoing tension between the media and political campaigns, especially in the lead-up to major elections.
