Trump will not appear on “60 Minutes” election special; Kamala Harris will be interviewed instead
Welcome to the latest update from the “Boston Post News!” Today, we have some exciting news for you regarding the upcoming “60 Minutes” candidate hour. It seems like there has been a bit of a shakeup in the lineup, with only Vice President Kamala Harris set to take the spotlight after former President Donald Trump decided not to participate in the special airing on Monday, Oct. 7.
It’s no secret that “60 Minutes” has a long-standing tradition of inviting both Democratic and Republican tickets to appear on the show in the lead-up to elections. This year was no different, with both the Harris and Trump campaigns initially agreeing to interviews. While Vice President Harris will be speaking with correspondent Bill Whitaker, former President Trump’s campaign made a last-minute decision to not participate in the program. Scott Pelley, who was supposed to interview Trump, will address this development during the Monday evening broadcast.
With only one debate between Harris and Trump so far and no other debates scheduled before the Nov. 5 election, this “60 Minutes” candidate hour was expected to offer valuable insights into the candidates’ platforms and plans for the future.
Leading up to the candidate hour, Trump was the first candidate to accept the “60 Minutes” interview request, with both candidates promised equal time during the broadcast. While Trump last appeared on the show in 2020 and made headlines for walking out during an interview with Lesley Stahl, he mentioned his decision not to participate in the upcoming special during a recent press conference in Milwaukee.
Trump expressed a desire to have received an apology for how he was treated during his previous interview with “60 Minutes,” citing specific instances where he felt unjustly challenged and misrepresented. The Republican nominee emphasized that an apology was necessary before agreeing to appear on the show.
In response, the Trump campaign communications director stated that there had been initial discussions but no official interview scheduled. The campaign also took issue with what they perceived as biased live fact-checking practices proposed by “60 Minutes.”
Meanwhile, Vice President Harris is gearing up to discuss a wide range of important topics during her interview, including the economy, immigration, and international conflicts. Harris has had previous experience with “60 Minutes,” having been interviewed by Norah O’Donnell and Whitaker in the past.
Notably, Trump has had a long history with “60 Minutes,” appearing on the show several times over the years with different correspondents. While the candidate hour will now focus solely on Vice President Harris, viewers can still expect a compelling and informative segment.
In addition to the Harris-Trump matchup, the program had originally invited Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Sen. JD Vance to participate in the broadcast. The two will engage in a debate moderated by Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, providing further insights into the upcoming election.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story as the “60 Minutes” candidate hour approaches. With twists and turns along the way, the political landscape continues to intrigue and engage audiences across the nation. Don’t miss out on the latest developments, only on the “Boston Post News!”
