Donald Trump cuts short ‘60 Minutes’ interview after 45 minutes, threatens to scoop CBS
- President Donald Trump abruptly ends interview with CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ that was set to air this Sunday
- Trump criticised reporter Lesley Stahl for not wearing a face mask, a hint that the conversation was contentious
He’s tick, tick ticked. US President Donald Trump posted video of 60 Minutes anchor Lesley Stahl appearing maskless after interviewing him Tuesday – then threatened to scoop CBS by airing their recent interview ahead of schedule.
“Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes not wearing a mask in the White House after her interview with me,” the president tweeted. “Much more to come.”
Trump sat down for an interview with the veteran newswoman Tuesday, but grew frustrated with her line of questioning and put an end to their chat, according to a report in The New York Times.
Trump and Stahl reportedly spent 45 minutes together before the president pulled the plug on a plan for the pair to continue their conversation while strolling about the White House with Vice-President Mike Pence. The interview had already run longer than the president’s team anticipated, according to that report.
Shortly after tweeting his five-second clip of the 60 Minutes veteran speaking with the two men identified by the Times as CBS producers, the president said he’s “considering” airing his own footage of the interview.
“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! ” he added. “This will be done so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a FAKE and BIASED interview is all about … ”