Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes reported on President Trump's attempts to coerce prominent law firms into compliance, emphasizing Trump's unique position as a sitting felon. The segment came amidst controversy regarding corporate influence from CBS's parent company to mitigate Trump-related reporting due to potential business implications. Veteran executive producer Bill Owens resigned over this pressure, while Pelley expressed concern over justice system fears impacting reporting. The narrative highlights lawsuits as a crucial balance against presidential power, with notable attorney Marc Elias risking reprisal by participating in the report.
In recent weeks, President Trump has signed orders against several law firms â with the power to destroy them. That matters because lawsuits have been a check on the president's power.
It was hard on him and it was hard on us, but he did it for us and you, Pelley said at the end of a recent CBS evening news broadcast.
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