President Trump Thursday posted a video of his contentious “60 Minutes” interview -- and he insists it proves he’s “magnificently brilliant,” reports the NY Daily News.
An irritated president sparred with veteran CBS News journalist Lesley Stahl during a 37-minute clip that appears to include the entire interview that will air on national television Sunday.
“Are you ready for some tough questions?" Stahl asked Trump before the interview officially started.
“No, I’m not,” Trump retorted.
He later lashed out at Stahl for ambushing him with questions about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his non-existent health plan.
Trump, who cut short the sit-down, says the full tape will show that a “vicious” Stahl tried to trap him with a gotcha-style interview.
Trump spent large chunks of the 30-minute interview attacking Stahl’s credibility and promoting an unfounded smear aimed at rival Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
“It’s the biggest scandal out there, Lesley,” Trump said. “But you won’t cover it.”
CBS blasted the White House for “disregarding” their agreement by releasing the tape but said the network would not be deterred from “full, fair and contextual reporting” on the Trump White House.
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