CBS News has edited out portions of an interview with former President Donald Trump on 60 Minutes after he made controversial remarks in the aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD). The incident occurred during the April 25 press briefing at the White House.
The decision to edit the interview was announced by CBS News on May 1, following widespread criticism of Trump’s statements. The network cited editorial standards as the reason for the cuts.
During the April 25 briefing, Trump addressed the shooting, which took place at the WHCD on April 13. He made remarks that were widely perceived as inflammatory, prompting backlash from media organizations and political figures alike.
A CBS spokesperson confirmed the edits but declined to specify which segments were removed. The network stated:
“We adhere to strict editorial guidelines to ensure our programming remains fair and balanced. In this case, certain remarks did not meet those standards.”
The WHCD shooting resulted in one fatality and several injuries. The incident has drawn significant attention, with investigations ongoing. Trump’s remarks at the April 25 briefing further escalated tensions surrounding the event.
The edited 60 Minutes interview is scheduled to air on May 5. CBS has not indicated whether additional context or corrections will be provided regarding the removed segments.
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