Trump Calls for Investigation of CBS After ‘Illegal’ Harris Interview
October 2023
Former President Donald Trump has sparked a wave of controversy following his recent comments regarding CBS News and its interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. In a statement made on social media, Trump claimed that the network’s coverage of the interview constituted illegality, stating, “They must be investigated.”
The remarks come in the wake of an interview featuring Harris in which she addressed critical issues facing the Biden administration, including the economy and immigration. Trump’s charge of ‘illegal’ activities appears to be a reference to the manner in which he believes CBS portrayed the Vice President and her responses during the segment.
“This is unprecedented,” Trump lamented in his statement, asserting that the interview misrepresented Harris’s views and thereby misled the public. He called for federal authorities to review CBS’s actions, suggesting that the news network had crossed ethical boundaries.
Media analysts note that accusations of bias in news coverage have been a frequent theme in Trump’s rhetoric since his tenure in office and beyond. The former president’s comments have sparked reactions from various sides of the political spectrum, with some supporting his calls for accountability while critics argue it undermines press freedom.
As the story continues to develop, CBS has not yet publicly responded to Trump’s allegations. Observers are watching closely to see if the network will address the former president’s remarks or stand by its journalistic integrity amidst growing scrutiny.
This latest chapter in the continuing debate over media portrayal and political accountability underscores the heightened tensions between the Trump camp and mainstream news outlets—a dynamic that shows no signs of waning as the 2024 presidential election approaches.