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Trump Demands ‘Maximum Punishment’ for CBS After ‘60 Minutes’ Report
By Jake Beardslee · April 15, 2025
Trump Criticizes CBS and Paramount Following '60 Minutes' Broadcast
President Donald Trump launched a scathing critique of CBS and its parent company, Paramount, on Sunday night, demanding “maximum fines and punishment” following a “60 Minutes” broadcast that he described as politically motivated and dishonest. The White House / Wikimedia
Trump Points to Ukraine and Greenland Segments as Key Complaints
In a pair of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump lambasted the show for segments that included an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a report from Greenland. He also reiterated grievances over a past interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, which is currently the subject of a lawsuit he has filed against the network. Finnish Government / Wikimedia
Trump Accuses CBS of Political Bias
“They are not a ‘News Show,’ but a dishonest Political Operative simply disguised as ‘News,’ and must be responsible for what they have done, and are doing,” Trump wrote, further declaring, “They should lose their license!” The White House / Wikimedia
Trump Calls on FCC Chair Carr to Issue Penalties
Trump called on Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr to impose “substantial” penalties, alleging “unlawful and illegal behavior” by the broadcaster.“CBS is out of control, at levels never seen before, and they should pay a big price for this,” Trump stated. Federal Communications Commission / Wikimedia
Zelenskyy Responds to Trump’s Claims in '60 Minutes' Interview
The episode that triggered Trump’s ire featured journalist Scott Pelley questioning President Zelenskyy about Trump’s assertion that Ukraine started the war and labeling Zelenskyy a “dictator.” In response, Zelenskyy said: “I believe, sadly, Russian narratives are prevailing in the U.S.” The White House / Wikimedia