Former President Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News, alleging deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview to manipulate the 2024 Presidential Election outcome.

On Thursday, Trump's high-dollar lawsuit emerged as a major headline, with the former president accusing CBS News of promulgating deliberate misinformation, as Fox News reports.

Trump’s legal team asserts that the network's editing of the interview with Vice President Kamala Harris constituted partisan election interference.

The focus of the controversy centers around a 60 Minutes segment in which Harris responded to questions about U.S. relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump's attorneys claim CBS aired different versions of Harris's answers, distorting the truth to favor the Democratic Party as the election nears.

Legal Battle Over Alleged Media Manipulation

Trump’s legal representatives argue that the altered responses in the interview were designed to present Harris in a more favorable light.

They contend that one version showcased Harris giving a rambling answer, which critics described as a "word salad," while a more coherent version was broadcast in a prime-time special.

According to the lawsuit, this editing crossed the line from journalistic discretion to deceptive manipulation, thus misleading the public. Trump’s team demands the release of the full transcript to showcase the alleged discrepancies.

Despite requests from Trump's lawyers, CBS News has declined to release the full interview transcript, citing First Amendment protections. The network firmly denies any allegations of doctoring the interview content.

CBS News Faces Accusations of Electoral Influence

The lawsuit statement from Trump's attorneys decries what they see as CBS's attempt to "paper over Kamala’s ‘word salad’ weakness" by using its influential platform deceitfully. They argue that such actions make it challenging for voters to perceive the true nature of the vice-presidential candidate.

Trump's lawyers have expressed that news organizations hold a responsibility to accurately represent events, criticizing CBS for what they see as an attempt to make Harris appear "coherent and decisive."

Their statement points to an erosion of trust in media, with potential voter deception.

Moreover, the lawsuit claims the network's refusal to release the full transcript contributes to public confusion over the authenticity of Harris's televised responses, blurring the line between editorial judgment and outright manipulation.

Demand For Transparency and Accountability

As part of the legal action, Trump seeks not only monetary damages but also a jury trial, highlighting the seriousness with which he views the alleged media misconduct. His legal team has outlined demands for compensation for the claimed damages, attorney fees, and other relief deemed necessary by the court.

This lawsuit represents a significant escalation in Trump's long-standing critique of mainstream media practices, especially concerning their treatment of conservative figures and issues.

It underscores the polarized nature of U.S. media and politics, especially in an election season.

As of now, CBS News has remained silent in response to requests for comment from various media outlets, including Fox News Digital.

This legal battle may set a significant precedent for how news organizations handle politically sensitive content during critical electoral periods.