How to Watch Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ Interview Online
President Donald Trump is set to appear on Sunday’s edition of “60 Minutes” for his first in-depth interview since Republicans suffered sweeping losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The president is scheduled to sit down with CBS News correspondent Ross Douthat on Friday, with
This is a big deal for several reasons, not least of which is that it's a rare, in-depth interview with the President, especially coming on the heels of a tumultuous midterm election that saw significant losses for his party. The fact that he's choosing to do it with CBS News, and specifically with Ross Douthat, who has been critical of Trump in the past, suggests that the President is trying to reach a wider audience and possibly soften his image.
In the context of the media landscape, this interview is also noteworthy because it's a chance for Trump to speak directly to a broad audience, potentially countering some of the negative narratives that have emerged about him and his administration in the wake of the midterms. With many Republicans questioning his leadership and strategy going into 2020, this interview could be seen as an attempt to reset the conversation and regain some momentum.
So what to watch next? The actual content of the interview, of course, but also how it's received by different segments of the audience. Will Trump use the platform to pivot on key issues or double down on existing positions? And how will various news outlets and pundits react to his comments? Keep an eye on social media and the major news sites for analysis and reaction in the hours and days that follow.
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