Summary
CBS’ “60 Minutes” faced significant backlash after airing a segment about the January 6 Capitol riots just hours following a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Critics, particularly from Trump’s camp, accused the show of insensitivity and suggested that the timing of the segment contributed to a narrative that could incite further violence against Trump.
The episode, which marked the premiere of “60 Minutes” Season 57, included interviews with rioters, police officers, and U.S. attorneys, highlighting the ongoing prosecution related to the Capitol insurrection. Following the assassination attempt, which involved a man armed with an AK-47 near Trump’s golf course, many Trump supporters expressed outrage on social media, arguing that the media’s portrayal of Trump as a “threat to democracy” exacerbates tensions. They contended that airing such a segment in proximity to a violent incident was not only reckless but indicative of a broader media bias against Trump and his supporters. The episode reported that the January 6 prosecution is the largest in U.S. history, with over 1,000 convictions, while Trump has referred to the rioters as “patriots” and has indicated intentions to pardon them.
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