Trump attacks media ahead of debate and pre-releases CBS interview
The US president accuses the interviewer of bias
22 October 2020 - 22:11
Washington — President Donald Trump posted the entirety of his contentious interview with “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl on Thursday — before CBS News aired the footage — in what he described as an effort to expose “the bias, hatred and rudeness” of the network.
The video, taken from a White House camera in the room for archival purposes, includes Stahl challenging the president about his political rallies, coronavirus response, and health-care plans. It shows Trump repeatedly expressing frustration with Stahl’s questions, and her efforts to challenge his misleading statements...
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