The once-controversial “60 Minutes” interview that led to a lawsuit from the former president of the United States is now in the spotlight for different reasons. Last fall’s segment featuring Kamala Harris, which incited Donald Trump to file a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, has been nominated for an Emmy Award. The recognition comes under the category “outstanding edited interview,” precisely the part that Trump alleges was manipulated to favor his Democratic rival.
The News & Documentary Emmy Awards will take place in late June, where the “60 Minutes” interview on Harris is up against other high-profile nominees, including conversations with celebrities and notable public figures like singer Celine Dion, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Pope Francis, and WNBA star Brittney Griner.
Despite the accolades, the aftermath of the Harris interview continues to loom over CBS News. The network maintains it acted appropriately, while its parent company, Paramount Global, reportedly engages in settlement talks with Trump. Several CBS journalists are resisting these settlement efforts. The controversy also led to the resignation of Bill Owens, former executive producer of “60 Minutes,” who cited dissatisfaction with corporate restrictions in the story’s aftermath as a reason for his departure. The Harris interview remains under investigation led by a representative from Trump’s administration.
Trump reiterated his grievances with the interview on Truth Social, extending his criticism to The New York Times. He responded to a Tuesday article asserting that legal experts have labeled his lawsuit unfounded and predict an easy win for CBS. Unyielding, Trump expressed grievances on social media, hinting at potential legal action against the newspaper. In defense, The New York Times asserted it would not be swayed by what it described as “intimidation tactics” from the administration.