Donald Trump is applying pressure on CBS News through libel suits and regulatory oversight regarding the network's coverage of his presidency.
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Updated Aug 17
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What happened
Donald Trump is applying pressure on CBS News through libel suits and regulatory oversight regarding the network's coverage of his presidency.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.CBS News was asked to comment on defamation litigation related to Donald Trump.1 source
Trump applies pressure on CBS News via libel suits and regulatory oversight.1 source
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The Trump administration is reportedly applying pressure on news coverage, coinciding with Bari Weiss becoming CBS News editor-in-chief.Also in this story
- Donald Trump appointed James Wesley Hendrix to the bench and his administration influenced reporting on a ruling.
- Donald Trump reportedly fired the climate unit and pushed reporting to the right during a live conversation.
- Bari Weiss is facing consequences due to pressure from the Trump administration, while CBS News handles personnel changes including the departure of Bill Owens and the hiring of Ross Douthat.
- Donald Trump discussed his long-running feuds with various news anchors, including those from CNN and CBS News.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS
Related events
- Lawsuits were filed against multiple media companies regarding presidential duties and financial disclosure requirements.
- The administration is seeking to restrict press coverage as of September 15, 2026.
- Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which is being covered by various media outlets, including NPR and Reuters.
- Donald Trump targeted media organizations, including BBC News and CNN, with claims on July 27, 2026.
- Fox News covered Donald Trump's false claims on July 17, 2026.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- dailykos.com
- foreignpolicyjournal.comTrump Delivers Hour-Long Speech At Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, Jokes About Third Term
- theguardian.com