The Pit of Misery: Politics and Religion

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CBS News in 'Widespread Distress' After Trump Settlement

"With this record settlement, President Donald J. Trump delivers another win for the American people as he, once again, holds the Fake News media accountable for their wrongdoing and deceit," said a spokesperson for Trump's legal team, the New York Post reported.

"CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle," the spokesperson continued. "President Trump will always ensure that no one gets away with lying to the American People as he continues on his singular mission to Make America Great Again."

One of the most important impacts on U.S. presidential elections of the Trump vs. Paramount lawsuit is the so-called "Trump Rule." CBS News and its affiliates agreed to make unedited interview transcripts, or, if necessary, full recordings, of presidential candidates, public.

One current "60 Minutes" employee who spoke with Reuters said that during a call Wednesday, newsroom staff expressed "widespread distress" about the settlement and concerns about the future of the CBS News prime time news magazine and its brand of journalism.

The staffer, who requested anonymity to speak publicly about his employer, said that while CBS News avoided the worst outcome in its settlement with Trump — an apology — the agreement nonetheless sets a "horrible precedent" in agreeing to make public transcripts of future interviews with presidential candidates.

Steve Kroft, retired long-time "60 Minutes" correspondent called the settlement a "travesty" adding, "This is but the latest attempt by the administration to damage the country’s institutions and encroach upon the rights granted to the people under the First Amendment."

Rome Hartman, one of the producers on the Harris segment who retired from CBS two weeks ago, called the settlement "a cowardly capitulation by the corporate leaders of Paramount, and a fundamental betrayal of '60 Minutes' and CBS News."

Like other current and former staffers, Rome lays blame at the feet of Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, who needs Trump administration approval for its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media. The Redstone family's payout for the sale of National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount, will be about $1.75 billion, Reuters previously reported.

"They settled in order to preserve Shari Redstone's payday," Hartman said.

As the months-long legal standoff between Trump and Paramount dragged on, seven current and former journalists at “60 Minutes” said they have experienced heightened oversight over their work, including high-level executives sitting in on screenings, extensive review of any story touching on the Trump administration or the war in Gaza, and story lists being scrutinized at the highest level. However, no "60 Minutes" stories were blocked from airing.

"60 Minutes" lost a key ally in May, insiders said, when CBS News President Wendy McMahon, who defended the news organization from meddling, resigned, saying “it’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on a path forward.”

She followed “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens, who resigned in April after months of increasing oversight over the long-running newsmagazine, at the urging of Redstone, according to three people familiar with the matter.


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‘60 Minutes’ correspondent who interviewed Kamala Harris got ‘teary-eyed’ after Trump lawsuit settlement

The veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent who interviewed Kamala Harris for the segment that triggered the just-settled lawsuit filed by President Trump against CBS News and its parent company reportedly grew emotional during a staff meeting held after the deal was announced.

Bill Whitaker, 73, appeared “teary-eyed” and “quite somber” during a tense Zoom meeting Wednesday morning as he addressed his “60 Minutes” colleagues in the wake of Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement with Trump, according to Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter.

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Deathroll said:
CBS News in 'Widespread Distress' After Trump Settlement

"With this record settlement, President Donald J. Trump delivers another win for the American people as he, once again, holds the Fake News media accountable for their wrongdoing and deceit," said a spokesperson for Trump's legal team, the New York Post reported.

"CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle," the spokesperson continued. "President Trump will always ensure that no one gets away with lying to the American People as he continues on his singular mission to Make America Great Again."

One of the most important impacts on U.S. presidential elections of the Trump vs. Paramount lawsuit is the so-called "Trump Rule." CBS News and its affiliates agreed to make unedited interview transcripts, or, if necessary, full recordings, of presidential candidates, public.

One current "60 Minutes" employee who spoke with Reuters said that during a call Wednesday, newsroom staff expressed "widespread distress" about the settlement and concerns about the future of the CBS News prime time news magazine and its brand of journalism.

The staffer, who requested anonymity to speak publicly about his employer, said that while CBS News avoided the worst outcome in its settlement with Trump — an apology — the agreement nonetheless sets a "horrible precedent" in agreeing to make public transcripts of future interviews with presidential candidates.

Steve Kroft, retired long-time "60 Minutes" correspondent called the settlement a "travesty" adding, "This is but the latest attempt by the administration to damage the country’s institutions and encroach upon the rights granted to the people under the First Amendment."

Rome Hartman, one of the producers on the Harris segment who retired from CBS two weeks ago, called the settlement "a cowardly capitulation by the corporate leaders of Paramount, and a fundamental betrayal of '60 Minutes' and CBS News."

Like other current and former staffers, Rome lays blame at the feet of Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone, who needs Trump administration approval for its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media. The Redstone family's payout for the sale of National Amusements, which holds the family's controlling stake in Paramount, will be about $1.75 billion, Reuters previously reported.

"They settled in order to preserve Shari Redstone's payday," Hartman said.

As the months-long legal standoff between Trump and Paramount dragged on, seven current and former journalists at “60 Minutes” said they have experienced heightened oversight over their work, including high-level executives sitting in on screenings, extensive review of any story touching on the Trump administration or the war in Gaza, and story lists being scrutinized at the highest level. However, no "60 Minutes" stories were blocked from airing.

"60 Minutes" lost a key ally in May, insiders said, when CBS News President Wendy McMahon, who defended the news organization from meddling, resigned, saying “it’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on a path forward.”

She followed “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens, who resigned in April after months of increasing oversight over the long-running newsmagazine, at the urging of Redstone, according to three people familiar with the matter.


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60 Minutes has been trash for years now.


I especially can't stand this cvnt.

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AlaskaGuy said:
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Grants Request to Lift Biden Judge's Order Blocking Deportation of 8 Illegals Stuck in Djibouti - Sotomayor FUMES * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

The US Supreme Court 7-2 on Thursday granted the Trump Administration's request to lift a Biden judge's order blocking the deportation of the 8 illegals currently stuck in Djibouti.
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Bye bitches! Enjoy South Sudan.....and for the rest of ya, don't worry. We'll find some really nasty 3rd world shitholes for you too.
 
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