US EditionWhite House told CBS News that Trump would sue if his interview was cut short on air: Reports
The White House demanded the full 13-minute Trump interview air unedited, threatening legal action; CBS News maintained it planned to broadcast it in full from the start.
- On Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS that `He said, 'Make sure you guys don't cut the tape, make sure the interview is out in full,'` and warned Trump would sue if it was not aired fully.
- Trump's prior 2024 lawsuit against CBS set a precedent, as Paramount settled for $16 million amid merger pressures tied to regulatory approvals with Skydance.
- CBS News said from the start that it planned to air the interview unedited and ran the 13-minute segment in full Tuesday night, publishing a complete transcript and an extended, 73-minute version online.
- Audio from CBS staffers shows surprise and uncertain laughter at Leavitt's warning, and Leavitt later confirmed the Times report while defending airing full interviews.
- Paramount's sale to Skydance and leadership changes at CBS prompted concerns after CEO David Ellison appointed Bari Weiss as editor in chief amid regulatory scrutiny tied to FCC approvals.
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