New audio leaks have revealed an unprecedented escalation between the White House and CBS News. The US administration threatened to sue the network 'without hesitation' if it aired an interview with President Donald Trump in an edited or incomplete version. The leak, obtained by The New York Times, once again brought to the forefront the chronic conflict between Trump and major American media. According to the leaked audio recording, a direct warning came moments after filming concluded. White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt informed the CBS team that the president demands the full interview be broadcast without any edits.
White House Threatens CBS News Over Trump Interview
The US administration threatened to sue CBS News if an edited interview with President Donald Trump was aired. The conflict escalated after an audio leak surfaced in which a White House spokesperson insisted on a full, uncut broadcast.