Trump threatens The New York Times as his press attacks continue - Poynter
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President Donald Trump escalated his attacks against media outlets CBS and The New York Times in a recent Truth Social rant, threatening legal action against the Times. His assertions about CBS's '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris remain disputed, with media experts labeling his case as baseless. Analysts report that CBS might settle with Trump, which has further fueled his anger. Trump's rhetoric regarding media bias and alleged misconduct indicates an ongoing confrontation with journalistic integrity, reflecting his broader disdain for entities he perceives as adversarial to his administration.
His claims about the Harris interview are baseless. There were edits of the kind television programs frequently make to condense for time, but Trump's accusation that they 'changed' her answer simply is not true.
Trump's case against the newsmagazine, CBS, and Paramount is a 'true WINNER.' He added, '60 Minutes perpetrated a Giant FRAUD against the American People, the Federal Elections Commission, and the Federal Communications System.'
He accused Times' journalists of having 'TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, possibly to the point where the Times' interjection makes them liable for tortious interference, including in Elections, which we are intently studying.'
Legal experts have called the suit baseless and an easy victory for CBS. But Paramount is entering the talks prepared to make a deal.
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