Summary
Former President Donald Trump canceled an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” after initially agreeing to participate. His decision followed demands for an apology regarding his previous interview in 2020, during which he felt he was not treated fairly, particularly concerning discussions about the Hunter Biden laptop.
The cancellation was addressed by CBS correspondent Scott Pelley, who noted that Trump’s campaign had initially confirmed the interview but later provided various reasons for the withdrawal. These included complaints about potential fact-checking during the interview and a request for an apology related to how the 2020 interview was conducted. Pelley emphasized that fact-checking is standard practice for the program, and he recounted how the Trump campaign’s communications director had previously indicated that Trump was on board for the interview. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and the media, particularly regarding coverage of controversial topics such as the Hunter Biden laptop scandal.
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