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Trump Launches Legal Battles Against Media Ahead of Presidential Election

Former President Donald Trump has filed complaints against The Washington Post and CBS, alleging illegal media support for Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 8:30 PM ET

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In a pre-election move, former President Donald Trump has filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against The Washington Post, alleging 'illegal corporate contributions' favoring Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint claims the Post's paid advertising skewed coverage critical of Trump. Alongside this, Trump has also initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS for allegedly editing a '60 Minutes' interview with Harris to benefit her campaign. Both media outlets have denied wrongdoing, asserting their actions adhere to standard practices in political reporting and advertising.

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