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Trump's Demand for Harris Tapes Sparks Press Freedom Fears

2/4/2025

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The Trump administration's demand for unedited "60 Minutes" interview tapes featuring Kamala Harris has ignited fears over press freedom. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr insists the request is vital to combat news distortion, but critics argue it poses a serious threat to journalistic independence and could impact CBS's merger with Skydance.

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The Trump administration's demand for unedited "60 Minutes" interview tapes featuring Kamala Harris has ignited fears over press freedom. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr insists the request is vital to combat news distortion, but critics argue it poses a serious threat to journalistic independence and could impact CBS's merger with Skydance.