Summary
The “60 Minutes” interview special featuring Kamala Harris has gained attention following the announcement that former President Donald Trump has withdrawn from participating. The CBS News program, which traditionally hosts interviews with major party presidential candidates, will now feature only Harris in a special scheduled to air on Monday.
Initially, both Trump and Harris were set to be interviewed for the special, highlighting their respective campaigns ahead of the upcoming election. However, Trump’s campaign later informed CBS that he would not be attending, despite earlier indications of his willingness to participate. Trump’s spokesperson labeled the media’s portrayal of the situation as “fake news,” asserting that no formal agreement had been made. As a result, Harris’s interview, conducted by Bill Whitaker, will stand alone, and CBS has stated that their invitation to Trump remains open. This absence is notable as it limits opportunities for voters to directly compare the two candidates in a prominent televised setting.
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