60 Minutes’ Releases Full, Unedited Trump Interview

CBS News’ “60 Minutes” gave its audience a rare opportunity by releasing a full, unedited video and transcript of its interview with President Donald Trump. The edited interview ran for 28 minutes on the broadcast Sunday. When Norah O’Donnell sat down with the president last Friday for the taping, the full interview ran for 73 minutes. Viewers were able to see the choices “60 Minutes” made in editing for newsworthiness and clarity and to avoid repetition. While it’s a transparency that some welcomed, critics say it could also open up journalists to repeated arguments about the choices they make in crafting stories.