President Donald Trump interrupted an interview he was giving 60 Minutes on CBS News this Tuesday at the White House, accusing the host of bias and threatening to release a tape of their conversation before the show.
According to Politico sources present on the set, Trump «lost his temper», being unhappy with the questions of the host Leslie Stahl.
The president spoke with a CBS reporter for 40 minutes, but refused to stay for the second part of the interview, which he was supposed to give in conjunction with Vice President Mike Pence. Pence, in turn, talked with Stahl for about 15 minutes.
Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes not wearing a mask in the White House after her interview with me. Much more to come. pic.twitter.com/0plZG6a4fH
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2020
After filming the program, the president tweeted a video of Stahl talking to producers in the White House without a mask, writing: “Leslie Stahl from 60 Minutes without a mask in the White House after interviewing me. Details later. «
“It happened a few moments after she criticized me for not wearing a mask when I was working at my desk. Added Assistant White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt. «The rules apply to me, but not you, Leslie?»
I am pleased to inform you that, for the sake of accuracy in reporting, I am considering posting my interview with Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes, PRIOR TO AIRTIME! This will be done so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a FAKE and BIASED interview is all about …
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 20, 2020
On Tuesday night, shortly before leaving the White House for the Pennsylvania rally, the president also hinted that the release of «60 Minutes» would not, in his view, reflect what actually happened during the interview.
“I am delighted to inform you that I am considering publishing my interview with Leslie Stahl before the show ! This will be done so that everyone can get an idea of what fake news and biased interviews are! «
Next week on 60 Minutes: President Trump and former Vice President Biden. https://t.co/cTkE9f9gxU pic.twitter.com/2Blw1ez6FU
— 60 Minutes (@ 60Minutes) October 19, 2020
60 Minutes, which includes an interview with Trump, is due to air Sunday night. The special will also feature interviews with presidential candidate Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris.
