Former US President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News, accusing the TV channel of manipulating Vice President Kamala Harris’s interview to influence the 2024 presidential election.
As reported, the $10 billion lawsuit is filed in federal court in Texas, accusing CBS News of malicious, deceptive editing and intended to tip the scales in favor of Kamala Harris.
Trump’s legal team claims the network distorted Harris’ answers about US foreign policy, creating a misleading portrayal that benefits the Democratic candidate.
The legal team requested for judicial trial, saying CBS’ actions amounted to election interference.
The case will likely go to Matthew Koksmark, a judge appointed by Trump.
Meanwhile, CBS News defends its editing process, stating that Harris’s response appeared in its original form, which split into two broadcasts later.
A recent statement from the network indicates that the edits were brief to incorporate additional topics and that the same standards apply to interviews.
Previously, Trump filed lawsuits against major media networks, including CNN and The New York Times, without succeeding.
In this latest lawsuit, Trump aims to confront the media’s partisan practices, specifically focusing on CBS’s coverage in the lead-up to Election Day 2024.
This case has sparked significant discussion in both political and media circles, potentially impacting the upcoming elections.
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