Trump says ’60 Minutes,’ CBS should ‘pay a big price’ for going after him
FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - Shortly after "60 Minutes" aired stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, President Donald Trump attacked the CBS news magazine show on social media.
The president said the network was "out of control" and should "pay a big price" for going after him.
Here’s what to know:
Trump lashes out at ‘60 Minutes,’ CBS
What we know:
Trump lashed out at both CBS and "60 Minutes" via his Truth Social platform, stating in a lengthy post that "almost every week, 60 Minutes ... mentions the name ‘TRUMP’ in a derogatory and defamatory way, but this Weekend's ‘BROADCAST’ tops them all."
In his social media message, Trump said "60 Minutes" was no longer a news show but "a dishonest Political Operative simply disguised as ‘News,’ and must be responsible for what they have done, and are doing."
The president called on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr to impose maximum fines and punishment "for their unlawful and illegal behavior."
"CBS is out of control, at levels never seen before, and they should pay a big price for this," Trump added.
Dig deeper:
In the interview broadcast on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has "100%" hatred for Russian President Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine, and invited Trump to visit his country to see what has been done.
Also Sunday, correspondent Jon Wertheim reported from Greenland on what some people in that nation are saying about Trump's desire to take control. Trump has repeatedly suggested that the United States should in some form control the mineral-rich territory of Denmark — a traditional U.S. ally and NATO member.
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The backstory:
Trump has an ongoing $20 billion lawsuit against "60 Minutes" for how it edited an interview with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris last fall. The president claims it was edited in a way to make Harris look good, something the newscast denies. Meanwhile, there are ongoing reports that Trump's lawyers and CBS' parent company are involved in settlement talks.
Carr and the FCC have launched a parallel investigation of CBS News about the same case, one of several that it has undergone that also involve ABC News, NBC, PBS, NPR and the Walt Disney Co.
What they're saying:
CBS had no immediate comment in response to Trump's Truth Social remarks.
Big picture view:
Despite the legal battle, "60 Minutes" has continued its coverage of Trump's administration since he took office for a second term, particularly correspondent Scott Pelley. He traveled to Ukraine to conduct an interview with Zelenskyy, on the site of a Russian attack where nine children were killed earlier this month.
The Source: This story was reported using information posted by President Donald Trump on April 13, 2025. It was reported from Cincinnati, and the Associated Press contributed.