The allegations, which circulated among supporters of former President Donald Trump, suggested that the 27-minute broadcast was significantly shortened from an original 41-minute recording. Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News via USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK
Billionaire Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter, questioned the network's integrity in a now-deleted social media post, asking, "Is there any world in which @CNN would tape an interview with @realDonaldTrump and edit it for broadcast to remove any inconsistencies, mistakes, or controversial statements?" Senate Democrats / Wikimedia
CNN has confirmed to The Hill that the interview, which aired on Thursday, was broadcast in its entirety. Warner Bros. Discovery / Wikimedia
At the program's start, CNN's Dana Bash emphasized that viewers would see the full interview. Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America / Wikimedia
Trump and some of his allies had criticized CNN for pre-recording the interview rather than airing it live, suggesting this was done to potentially cover up any missteps by Harris. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
The interview was considered a crucial moment for Harris, who had faced criticism for limited media appearances and reliance on teleprompters.
This opportunity allowed her to respond to questions spontaneously. Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News / USA TODAY NETWORK
Harris emerged from the interview without major gaffes or headline-making statements. The White House / Wikimedia
She addressed Republican criticisms about changes in her policy positions since her 2020 presidential run, stating that her "values" have remained consistent. Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Vice President discussed climate change but largely avoided the controversial topic of fracking. Mike De Sisti/USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK
When asked about Trump's comments regarding her race, Harris dismissed them as the same "old, tired playbook," and requested to move on to the next question. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Following the interview, Trump condemned Harris, calling her "defective" at an event held by conservative group Moms for Liberty. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
