What Happened: Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against CBS News for airing an edited response from Kamala Harris, claiming it misled viewers, while CBS calls the lawsuit meritless and plans to defend itself.
What you need to know: Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News, accusing the network of “misleading” coverage by allegedly airing a selectively edited response from Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump claims Harris provided two different answers regarding a regional crisis, but CBS only aired a version omitting what he described as a “word salad.” He argues that the editing was intended to portray Harris favorably.
What more: CBS News responded, with a spokesperson labeling Trump’s claims as “false” and asserting that his lawsuit lacks merit, promising a strong defense. Trump is demanding a jury trial and around $10 billion in damages, and has threatened to revoke CBS’s broadcasting license if he is re-elected. His lawsuit reflects a strained relationship with major media, which he often criticizes as “fake news” and the “enemy of the people,” though he regularly appears on more supportive networks, like Fox News.
Also: The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) organization has expressed concern, warning that Trump’s actions could pose a significant threat to press freedom in the U.S.