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Raskin Calls for CBS Investigation Over Trump Influence

12/4/2025

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) alleges President Donald Trump influenced CBS News during edits of his '60 Minutes' interview.
He sent a letter to CBS ombudsman Kenneth Weinstein noting only 28 of 90 minutes aired and omitting exchanges about Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
Raskin demands an investigation into CBS's editorial standards and whether Trump's requests violated the network's independence.
He stresses transparency to preserve public trust in media.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) alleges President Donald Trump influenced CBS News during edits of his '60 Minutes' interview.
He sent a letter to CBS ombudsman Kenneth Weinstein noting only 28 of 90 minutes aired and omitting exchanges about Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.
Raskin demands an investigation into CBS's editorial standards and whether Trump's requests violated the network's independence.
He stresses transparency to preserve public trust in media.