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Trump Criticizes Clooney's 60 Minutes Interview as 'Puff Piece'

Donald Trump attacks George Clooney's CBS interview, calling it a promotional piece while Clooney discusses political truths and his Broadway debut.

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The lawsuit, initially filed in October shortly before Trump won a second term, and later expanded last month, accuses the program of "partisan and unlawful acts of election and voter interference" for the way it edited the interview and aired different clips of Harris' responses.
Trump calls '60 Minutes' George Clooney segment a 'puff piece'
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Trump’s grievances came after the program hosted his then-opponent Harris for an interview a month before the election.
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Trump took to Truth Social to combat Clooney’s arguments, and to offer a broadside against the show.
‘A second-rate movie star and failed political pundit’: Donald Trump criticises George Clooney after comments on press freedom
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Updated: Mar 24th, 2025, 1:29 PM ET

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Donald Trump lambasted George Clooney's CBS interview on '60 Minutes,' labeling it a 'puff piece' while Clooney addressed his criticisms of the Biden administration and the media's role under Trump. Clooney, reflecting on his Broadway debut, defended his stance on Biden's re-election, urging journalists to pursue truth despite the risks posed by government interference. The duo exchanged barbs, with Trump demanding accountability from the media and disparaging Clooney's political insight. The fallout continues as Trump pursues litigation against CBS over alleged misinformation.

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