• President Trump continues his legal battle with CBS’s 60 Minutes, accusing the program of bias and alleging it misrepresented VP Kamala Harris in a campaign interview.
• 60 Minutes aired a segment criticizing Trump’s administration for targeting major law firms, while former executive producer Bill Owens resigned, citing corporate interference.
• The dispute highlights tensions between press freedom, corporate influence, and political transparency, with both sides escalating the conflict.

President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battle with CBS’s 60 Minutes has reached new heights, as the program aired a segment criticizing his administration’s efforts to target major law firms. The dispute underscores tensions between media independence and alleged government interference, raising questions about press freedom and ethics.

The Controversy: Trump’s Allegations Against CBS

President Trump has long accused CBS and 60 Minutes of bias, including a high-profile lawsuit claiming the show misrepresented former Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign interview. Trump criticized the outlet for allegedly editing the segment to improve Harris’s image. Further, he declined a 60 Minutes interview after learning it would include fact-checking, a sticking point in his broader opposition to what he calls “fake news.”

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Last Wednesday, Trump reignited the feud, writing on Truth Social, “The case we have against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount is a true WINNER. They cheated and defrauded the American People at levels never seen before in the Political Arena.”

Executive Exodus Amid Media Independence Concerns

The clash intensified following the abrupt resignation of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens after 37 years at CBS. Owens cited growing interference by CBS’s parent company, Paramount Global, which is currently pursuing government approval for a merger with Skydance Media. Owens criticized Paramount for undermining the show’s editorial independence, stating, “I would not be allowed to make independent decisions based on what was right for ‘60 Minutes.’”

Owens’s departure sparked reactions across the political spectrum. Paramount has yet to address his allegations directly, but critics argue that its actions could reflect broader concerns about corporate influence over independent journalism.

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60 Minutes Fires Back: Segment Critiques Trump’s Tactics

Despite the legal battle, 60 Minutes aired a segment Sunday targeting Trump’s use of executive orders to go after prominent law firms. The program alleged that Trump’s administration weaponized federal authority to counter legal challenges from firms like Perkins Coie. Correspondent Scott Pelley also addressed the broader implications of Owens’s resignation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity.

Trump’s allies, however, have dismissed these claims. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung tweeted, “Karma is a b—-. Owens was a liar and a fraud.”

What’s Next in the Trump-CBS Saga?

The feud between President Trump and CBS could have significant implications for media governance, political transparency, and the future of press accountability. As Paramount continues to seek merger approval, the stakes remain high for both parties. Trump’s legal team has promised to escalate its case, while 60 Minutes appears committed to challenging his administration’s actions.

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