Former President Trump has filed a lawsuit against CBS News for $10 billion, alleging deceptive conduct in an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump's attorneys claim that CBS engaged in partisan and unlawful acts of election interference by distorting the interview to favor the Democratic Party.
The lawsuit stems from CBS airing two different answers from Harris to the same question, with critics accusing the network of editing to shield the vice president from backlash. Trump's legal team demanded the full transcript of the interview, which CBS refused to release, citing First Amendment rights.
The lawsuit specifically references an exchange between Harris and a CBS correspondent, where Harris was criticized for offering a lengthy response in one airing and a more concise answer in another. Trump's lawyers argue that CBS manipulated the interview to make Harris appear more coherent and decisive than she actually is.
The lawsuit asserts that CBS's actions were deceptive and aimed at influencing public opinion ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, in which Trump is a leading candidate. Trump is seeking $10 billion in damages, a jury trial, and legal fees for what he claims are ongoing false and misleading acts by CBS.
