‘60 Minutes’ denies Trump’s claim they allegedly doctored Kamala Harris interview

In an unusual move, CBS's “60 Minutes” denied former President Trump's claims that the program edited Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview to present her more favorably. The segment aired on “Face the Nation” the day before the “60 Minutes” special on October 7, showcasing a different portion of Harris’ response regarding the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Gaza war.

Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, accused CBS of misleading the public by selectively editing her answer. In response, “60 Minutes” stated that they used a more succinct version of her response to allow for a broader discussion within the 21-minute segment, clarifying that it was the same question and answer, just a different part of it.

A full transcript of Harris' response is available on the CBS News website. The statement also noted that Trump opted out of participating in the program, reportedly due to concerns about fact-checking. He has previously sought an apology from “60 Minutes” regarding comments about Hunter Biden’s laptop, which the program did not make.

“60 Minutes” has a history of interviewing both presidential candidates before elections since its debut in 1968, and Trump has an open invitation to appear on the show before the November 5 election. His allegations of deceptive editing have gained traction among commentators on Fox News and other outlets supportive of him. Trump mentioned plans to sue CBS and called for the network’s broadcast licenses to be revoked.