Editing and Political Reactions
edited Vice President ' "60 Minutes" interview, leading to two different answers to the same question about U.S. influence over Israeli Prime Minister being aired. This has sparked allegations of bias and election interference.
Former President has heavily criticized CBS, calling for the release of the full unedited transcript, alleging illegal changes to make Harris look better, and demanding CBS's broadcasting license be revoked.
Responses and Implications
The Harris campaign has denied any involvement in CBS's editing decisions, referring inquiries back to the network. Meanwhile, CBS has not commented on the editing controversy.
Critics and supporters from various political spectrums have weighed in, with some viewing the edits as an attempt to sway public opinion, while others see it as standard practice in news editing. The incident has further fueled debates on media bias and integrity.