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April 7, 2021

Controversial ’60 Minutes’ report on DeSantis absent from other CBS News programs

CBS News has defended its controversial "60 Minutes" report widely criticized as a "hit piece" against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but other CBS News programs have distanced themselves from the story.

April 7, 2021

Why media hostility boosts Ron DeSantis, especially after ’60 Minutes’ misfire

Ron DeSantis gets all kinds of negative media coverage, and it’s now working to his advantage.

April 7, 2021

Florida Dem claims he told CBS DeSantis-Publix story was 'bulls---'; producer says info used 'on background'

One of the prominent Florida Democrats who has spoken out against the controversial "60 Minutes" report targeting Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is shedding light on what exactly he told CBS News.

April 6, 2021

CBS defends '60 Minutes' DeSantis report despite pledge to provide 'full, fair, and contexted reporting'

When then-President Donald Trump accused CBS News' "60 Minutes" of deceptively editing an interview he did with correspondent Lesley Stahl during the 2020 election campaign, the program stood by a pledge of "full, fair and contexted reporting."

April 6, 2021

Baier: '60 Minutes' interview 'falling apart' after CBS News 'fell short' of journalistic standards

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ chief political anchor Bret Baier joined "America Reports" and analyzed CBS News' "60 Minutes" story on Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, amid a firestorm of criticism that the network selectively edited the governor's remarks and offered a slanted piece overall.

April 6, 2021

Axios hammered over claim DeSantis is 'milking,' 'seizing' on much-criticized '60 Minutes' report

Axios raised eyebrows on Tuesday by accusing Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of "milking" a widely-panned "60 Minutes" report that accused him of taking part in a "pay-for-play" scheme.

April 6, 2021

Botched '60 Minutes' DeSantis story latest mainstream media hit piece on potential 2024 GOP contender

A widely criticized "60 Minutes" report focusing on Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest example of a mainstream media attack on the potential 2024 White House hopeful.

April 6, 2021

CBS blasted for statement defending '60 Minutes' report on DeSantis: 'Only going to make things worse'

CBS faced a new round of backlash Tuesday after it issued a second statement standing by its widely panned "60 Minutes" report that accused Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of engaging in a "pay-for-play" scheme involving grocery store chain Publix.

April 6, 2021

CBS News stands by widely criticized ’60 Minutes’ report on DeSantis, ignores disputed ‘pay-for-play’ angle

CBS News is standing by a widely criticized report that suggested Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., gave the Publix grocery store chain preferable treatment to offer the coronavirus vaccine based on its donations to his PAC.

April 6, 2021

Pressure mounts on ’60 Minutes’ to correct, retract DeSantis report: Critic says ‘CBS clearly made mistakes’

CBS News’ "60 Minutes" has given no indication that it will correct or retract the widely contested report that suggested Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., gave the Publix grocery store chain preferable treatment to offer the coronavirus vaccine based on its donations to his PAC despite growing pressure.