White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a fiery warning to CBS News that President Trump would sue the network if they dared to edit his interview, sending leftist media into complete meltdown mode.
Story Highlights
- Leavitt threatened CBS with lawsuit if they edited Trump’s 13-minute interview
- Warning came after Trump’s previous $16 million settlement victory over CBS deceptive editing
- CBS employees initially thought the threat was a joke until Leavitt’s serious tone sank in
- Network had already planned to air interview in full, proving Trump administration’s effective pressure tactics
Leavitt’s No-Nonsense Warning Catches CBS Off Guard
Karoline Leavitt wasted no time delivering a crystal-clear message to CBS News immediately after President Trump completed his 13-minute interview with anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan. According to audio obtained by The New York Times, Leavitt told the network staff, “If it’s not out in full, we’ll sue your ass off.” The blunt warning left CBS employees stunned, with several initially thinking she was joking until her serious demeanor made clear she meant business.
Trump’s Previous CBS Victory Sets Powerful Precedent
This warning carries significant weight given President Trump’s documented success in holding CBS accountable for their biased practices. Trump previously sued CBS over their deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing the network of manipulating content to favor the Democratic nominee. That lawsuit resulted in a massive $16 million settlement from Paramount, CBS’s corporate parent, proving that the Trump administration’s legal threats have real teeth and consequences.
Media Establishment Scrambles to Maintain Editorial Control
The incident highlights the ongoing battle between the Trump administration and mainstream media outlets over editorial manipulation and narrative control. CBS News quickly claimed they had already planned to air the interview in full, though this defensive response came only after Leavitt’s warning. The network’s hasty clarification suggests Leavitt’s direct approach effectively reminded them of the legal consequences they faced for deceptive editing practices that have plagued American journalism for years.
Conservative Victory Exposes Liberal Media Hypocrisy
Leavitt’s bold stance represents exactly what conservative Americans have demanded from their leadership – holding corrupt media accountable for their biased reporting. The Press Secretary later confirmed her comments, stating that “The American people deserve to watch President Trump’s full interviews, unedited, no cuts.” This principled position stands in stark contrast to the previous administration’s cozy relationship with mainstream media outlets that routinely manipulated content to advance leftist narratives and attack conservative values.
The successful outcome, with CBS airing the complete unedited interview, demonstrates how effective leadership can force media accountability. This victory sends a clear message to all networks that the days of deceptive editing and narrative manipulation are over under President Trump’s restored administration.
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White House Press Secretary threatens CBS over Trump interview editing
White House threatened to sue CBS if evening news interview was edited
