Versions :<1234567Live>
Snapshot 2:Wed, Oct 16, 2024 5:58:18 PM GMT last edited by TylerJ

House Speaker Johnson Accuses CBS of Editing Interview

CBSHouse AccusedSpeaker ofJohnson DeceptivelyAccuses EditingCBS Houseof SpeakerEditing Johnson Interview

Above: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) during a news conference after a House Republican Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via Getty Images News

The Spin

CBS's editorial scandals are another example of establishment media purposely attempting to mislead and manipulate the American people. It is clear that mainstream news cannot be trusted, and CBS' actions are indicative of how far journalistic ethics have fallen in recent years. Broadcasting licenses must be removed for so-called "news" outlets that intentionally seek to deceive.

Whilst maybe unethical it is not illegal for CBS to edit its interviews in that manner that it is has, and to call for the cancellation of broadcasting licenses is a step too far. Whether we like it or not, CBS's behavior is protected by the First Amendment's freedom of the press, and to begin a political witch-hunt against media outlets who we do not agree with is a slippery slope that the US should avoid.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 45% chance that Republicans will retain control of the House of Representatives in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


The Controversies



Go Deeper


Articles on this story

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Sign Up!
Sign Up Now!