Former President Donald Trump has declined to participate in an election special interview with “60 Minutes”, according to its broadcaster, the CBS television network.
The communications director for the Trump campaign refuted the network’s assertion that Trump had backed out after initially agreeing but indicated Trump would not be participating.
Vice President Kamala Harris will still appear on the show as planned.
The Harris and Trump interviews were scheduled to air during an Oct. 7 special election edition of “60 Minutes,” the show said in a statement on social media platform X on Oct. 1.
Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley was initially set to interview Republican presidential nominee Trump, who had confirmed his appearance through his campaign, according to the CBS statement….