'60 Minutes' probes Trump's attacks on law firms amid Paramount turmoil
Share this @internewscast.com


“60 Minutes” aired a segment on Sunday evening scrutinizing President Trump’s attacking of a number of top law firms he feels have wrong him or resisted his agenda as its parent company wades through its own legal saga with the president.

Trump last year sued Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, over an interview it aired with former Vice President Harris he argues was edited to cast her in a positive light.

Paramount executives are reportedly eager to settle the suit, a development that has roiled staffers at the network and led to the resignation of top “60 Minutes” producer Bill Owens.

On Sunday, the show aired a story featuring interviews with a number of prominent attorneys who were sharply critical of the president over an executive order targeting firms he says have wronged him.

Two firms have asked a judge for decisive relief from Trump’s executive orders, with the judge ruling it is unconstitutional for Trump to target firm Perkins Coie late Friday.

Last week, “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, who also reported on Trump’s attacks on the law firms, called out Paramount over rumors of a potential settlement between the two sides.

“It was nearly impossible to get anyone on camera for this story because of the fear now running through our system of justice,” Pelley said as he opened Sunday’s segment. “In recent weeks, President Trump has signed orders against several law firms orders with the power to destroy them. That matters because lawsuits have been a check on the president’s power.”

In the piece, Marc Elias, a prominent attorney who Trump has called out by name, told Pelley “I’d be an idiot not to be worried.”

“The question though is what do you do? Right, do you just cower in the corner? Do you just try to disappear? Do you just leave democracy to fend for itself?” he asked. “Or do you stand tall and do the best you can every day to represent your clients and try to preserve the rule of law?”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Texas Corrections Officer Fired After Alleged Chicken Wing Smuggling Scandal Shakes Prison System

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A correctional officer from the Travis County…

High-Speed Motorcycle Pursuit in North Augusta Concludes with Fatal Crash

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – A high-speed pursuit on Edgefield Road in North…

US Navy Conducts Strategic Strike on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessel, Pete Hegseth Reports

In a recent announcement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that the United…

Colombia Summons US Ambassador Following Trump’s Tariff Threats and Drug-Related Comments

BOGOTA (Reuters) – On Monday, Colombia announced it has recalled its ambassador…

Newport Officer Faces Charges of Domestic Assault and Unlawful Detention

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Newport Police Officer Brandon Cassady has been charged…

Community Unites in Support of Cherished Therapy Dog Facing Cancer Diagnosis

CHICAGO — The Andersonville neighborhood is coming together to support a cherished…

Heartfelt Halloween Reunion: Carle Nurses Reconnect with Former Patients at Special Trick-or-Treat Event

URBANA, Ill. — The corridors of Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana were…

82-Year-Old Poised to Become Oldest Individual to Ascend to Mt. Everest Base Camp

In an inspiring display of endurance and determination, 82-year-old David McClung from…

Campus Chaos: Party Dispute Leads to Triple Shooting at Oklahoma State University

An early Sunday altercation during a private party near Oklahoma State University…

Foiled Atlanta Airport Attack: Man with AR-15 Arrested Before Carrying Out Deadly Plan

ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities apprehended a man at Atlanta’s busy airport on…

Job Hunt Anxiety Skyrockets: New Survey Reveals Growing American Concerns

(The Hill) — A growing number of Americans are expressing anxiety about…

Lightning Heist: Daring 4-Minute Theft of Crown Jewels at the Louvre Museum

PARIS (AP) — A daring heist unfolded at the Louvre on Sunday,…