Behind the Scenes of When President Trump Walked Out Of 60 Minutes Interview | Amanpour and Company

The first woman to hold the position of president and senior executive producer at CBS News, Susan Zirinsky is a seasoned veteran of political and election battles. Her career has spanned more than four decades at the network, beginning right after Watergate, and she was famously the inspiration for Holly Hunter’s character in the 1987 film "Broadcast News." Zirinsky speaks with Walter Isaacson about the backstory on President Trump's infamous "60 Minutes" interview, and the challenges of covering this unique election.
Originally aired on October 28, 2020.
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[@valeriekennedy2516]

If the President does not get asked the HARD questions, then WHO do we ask. Thank you 60 Minutes!!! Thank you Ms. Stahl!!! Thank you to all those who helped to keep reality real in that interview. "He is who he is"!!! Great job 👍 60 Minutes - I applaud your efforts!

[@johnauner671]

Whom, WHOM. btw

[@vickywright3059]

Trump really does not like answering questions of relevancy, things that Americans wants him to answer to, like his Taxes unpaid, any Connection to Russia Interference in Americans’s Voting Process, Affordable Healthcare, If he is against White Supremest Organizations, how he would handle Racism in America, Will There Be A Reform Of Law Enforcement For Just/Fair/ Equality For Minorities In The Way That Minorities Are Treated In Or Without The Court System, What is his thoughts on how to handle the COVID19 Virus and how to get Americans Back to Work Again with this Pandemic going on and the when and how the Stimulus Checks/Package Deal will be Passed/Distributed To American Families Who are Struggling!!! May “GOD” Bless America!!!

[@RuthCassidy]

Weak men are terrified of strong women.

[@mirfir]

Absolutely

[@mikkimikki5376]

Ruth, you are soooooo right!

[@davidnavarro4821]

No. Trump threw a tantrum and walked out on many male reporters while in other interviews with female reporters he didn’t walk out. This is not defending Trump, it’s simply being objective. I’ve never understood why people are so eager to make it a sex-based thing.

[@jasonleblanc1404]

Susan Zirinsky, you're not only a brilliant woman but I've also learned a great boss for backing up Leslie and your team. We're fortunate to have people like yourself working in such a critical industry.

[@waynebeyers744]

🍼 spoiled little 🍊

[@thomasralabate5645]

Walking out of a challenging interview speaks volumes on the character and leadership abilities of this man.

[@shellecapos8574]

Thomas Ralabate Most powerful man in the world, thinks he’s being bullied by a 90 Lb old lady, who’s voice you can barely hear. She’s not exactly Griselda Blanco.

[@Kim-Berly200]

@@shellecapos8574 😆

[@shellecapos8574]

Greenssleeves Lady 80,000,000 people say kick rocks Bitc_!!

[@lindaharvey9019]

@Greenssleeves Lady Honesty is not disrespectful. Refusing to answer questions in an interview you agreed to is disrespectful. Walking out when you don't get your own way is disrespectful. Not going to list the myriad ways in which this man is neither capable or hardest working...or even hard working.

[@shellecapos8574]

Greenssleeves Lady Trump ain’t Moses Fool. He’s just a man, a very corrupt/vulgar man.

[@angelaredmond1049]

Leslie Stalh was assertive not aggressive

[@ItsAllBeenDecided]

Thank you. If she were a man, we would have said 'he was assertive'.

[@ms.5779]

@Angela Redmond Exactly!! L.S is not an aggressive journalist!!

[@karennicholls8618]

To Trump any woman that asserts herself is aggressive such a weak man!

[@Angel-sf3ij]

@@karennicholls8618 Trump only cares for subservient women.

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

@Will Ganness very repetitive stuff.

[@kannyplay9831]

Leslie wouldn't let him lie and it hurt his man feelings

[@stephaniemurria5534]

Draft dodger. He missed his war. That would have made him a man. I had a family member die in Vietnam. Those veterans should write him out.

[@MC-vg1tl]

Exactly. Trump keeps telling Leslie lies and she called him out. Poor crybaby just walked out! He couldn’t bs his way 🤣🤣🤣

[@Itanjal1949]

Great interview 60 Minutes! Lesley was just doing her job and she was good!👍

[@rondarobinson2799]

🧢 off to Lesley!! Job well done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Rosie-jx6jo]

Wow! This woman is so impressively smart!!! Everything Trump and his supporters dislike! 😷😷😷👏👏👏 Can listen to her speak all day!

[@shellecapos8574]

Me too.

[@minasmith-segal4577]

I feel that Trump did not approve of the short skirt of the interviewer. He has peculiar hang ups----we know this about him.

[@xx-xt4rg]

I dont think it was aggressive. With aggression you usually become angry or emotional. She was assertive. .

[@lynnepruett9018]

@C K Good insight and another sad example of how intelligent women who are good at what they do are treated so much differently than their male counterparts.

[@afeomun22]

I agree with you, if you want to be President Of The US, and you don’t want to answer questions regardless of the nature of this way, then make your self a favor and quit

[@Anonymous-pd2ro]

The POTUS should be able to answer any and all questions, whether they're "tough" or "soft". The reasons why Leslie Stahl interrupted Trump was he never answers any questions directly and always goes off on another subject. Trump always throws in how great he is during an interview, never giving anything that resemblances an answer. Leslie Stahl is a class act and a great journalist.

[@davedammann7165]

Trump can't answer honestly That would expose his corrupt behaviour and bungled failure.

[@davedammann7165]

@Papa j Jose Papa your using circle logic.No Bueno.

[@margaretstewart4125]

@Papa j Jose That’s just a false equivalency! Your logic is faulty but that is a typical narcissistic trick. I am not surprised you support Individual 1......birds of a feather.

[@jellybeanparis584]

@@davedammann7165 - I think you forgot the Verb ‘aré in your reply. It should say (you’re or you are). If you are belittling someone’s opinion, use proper grammar. Otherwise it’s difficult to take seriously...

[@traceetomich6378]

You REALLY need to expand your news base. Hunter's not running for office; the reason we're not seeing these allegations reported is because they can't be verified. And if you're REALLY worried about men molesting or assaulting women, you can't find a better offender than trump himself.

[@michelestapleton]

The fellow who said he would've run into a school with an active shooter even if he didn't have a gun now can't even sit for an interview with Leslie Stahl?

[@donnaj6935]

He cannot have a decent response unscripted. He has to be prepared with what to lie. Internationally a disgrace.

[@RuturajThorat]

Irrespective of whether she was aggressive she was interviewing the POTUS he is supposed to take the toughest questions and respond reasonably

[@Maugirl2]

Absolutely agree with you, and to be honest, i thought she was pretty mild compared to UK and European interviews with politicians. Journalists are supposed to ask pertinent and tough questions, and try to get to the truth, especially of the person in power who is “supposed” to be accountable.

[@valeriacoffee2970]

He’s to weak,he think he’s suppose to control everything and everybody and when things don’t go his way he has to run to his bunker,wish he would stay their like forever!!!

[@mollybhanji9359]

No one tools him that, I suppose. I would not call him a baby or pouty, he is plainly Rude.

[@sue-ellaengelentina6066]

@@Maugirl2 very true. European journalists are very straight with their questioning to make sure that they get the response to their questions.

[@RobBCactive]

I watched it and 45 was a drama queen, you could see why he acted like Putin's minion and Kim Jong Un's boyfriend .. just pathetically weak and intellectually deficient

[@dennisfoster7849]

She is incredible. I'm so very proud of CBS for placing her in this leadership role.

[@LL-di4wg]

For the most part, yes. But it's incredibly disrespectful that she doesn't pronounce Kamala's name correctly. She needs to have a visit with her race & culture unit.

[@lydiaanderson9765]

@Dennis How are you doing,hope we get to know each other with time and patience?

[@brendaswann7292]

@@LL-di4wg seems a shallow criticism. This woman is better spoken and better educated than the POTUS. Mispronunciation of Kamala’s name as heard by you has nothing to do with discrimination, so don’t take it down that road. Spend your time LISTENING to her verbiage and language

[@LL-di4wg]

@@brendaswann7292 Not at all - it's a very important point. And if Susan Zirinsky is sincere about running and anti-racist workplace and newsroom (which it sounds like she is), she would not only welcome this being pointed out, she would be thankful for it. BIPOC with names that are "unusual" to white people have to endure them repeatedly mis-pronouncing their names, every day, ad nauseam. It's a racist micro-aggression, and it's not ok. Kamala Harris is one of the most reported on women, and arguably the most important woman in the US news currently. It's unacceptable that the head of a US news network can't pronounce her name correctly. Though I know little about Zirinksy aside from this video, I agree that she is articulate and seems intelligent. It's great to see women in those kinds of positions - we need more of them. My comment doesn't negate her accomplishments or value, it only points out an important and harmful mistake. Those of us trying to be anti-racist unintentionally screw up all the time. We want other people to call us out so we can do better going forward.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

They are totally in the tank for the democrat party.

[@kmc3851]

He was interrupted because his attempt at an answer was BS.

[@mcoke7828]

Lesli was gracious, not even reacting to his calling her negative. She stayed on point and moved the conversation along in a professional manner

[@Kim-Berly200]

Indeed

[@michaelfederoff3417]

Staying on point with T is the way to defuse his rhetoric...

[@toms4123]

Susan Zirinsky: Thank you so much for your insight. When I hear you talk I wonder why a nation of 350 million people settled for Trump, there is obviously immense talent at the TV networks..

[@RobBCactive]

There's a large low education/information voter who want a "regular guy like us" but pick oil execs and NYC carpet baggers

[@anikac8380]

Leslie Stahl was not disrespectful or biased. She had to interrupt the president repeatedly because he routinely dodged her questions. Her job is to get answers to her questions, and he was trying to worm his way out. She was not aggressive, She was assertive. I have A problem with this woman’s word choice, because she says aggressive when that is The wrong word. Aggressive means behaving as though you matter, but others don’t. Assertive means behaving as though you matter, and others matter. Leslie Stahl behaved assertively. Insisting that someone stays on topic in an interview when you are the interviewer is not disrespectful or dishonorable. It is literally what she is there to do.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

MSU Activists, thank you for pointing out aggressive vs assertive. I was thinking the same things you mentioned in your comment. Ms.Stahl was not aggressive at all.

[@29mirstudio]

Would a man had been called too aggressive in this interview? Neither. It was a direct matter of fact interview.

[@elblancochingon8138]

Her "JOB"is to ask questions...NOT ARGUE!

[@janellecappel5650]

wow. Biden hides in his basement. Any time he does go off the prompter, he says something racist.. you're all delusional.

[@wenyu637]

Lesley is the best in USA for her profession as well as her lovely attractive unique manner. Lesley should be promoted for making USA more honor and dinity. Trump voters are Deplorable with no college degrer. Laugable stock Trump in the world.

[@SteveVickAK]

CBS credibility just increased 10 fold. Susan has integrity as shown in this video.

[@divinediva_]

Agree

[@anthonynorelli5009]

Yea sure. She, like her network hates Trump. This is the 2nd POTUS election their network followed only the democratic side of the race from start to finish. And when he won in 2016, they all shed tears in disappointment.

[@lydiaanderson9765]

@Steve How are you doing Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?

[@raulelenes4194]

As usual, a bully has no manners. He should be more than used to answering even tough questions. He is a prominent politician, whether he likes it or not.

[@sotouch20]

I really admire this woman, she is smart, and has a strong critical thinking process and stands behind her choices.

[@tthappyrock368]

Much respect for Susan Zirinsky!

[@Phoenix5365]

She wasn't hard on him. She challenged his lies. He was rude. She asked firm, fair questions on subjects he didn't want to address about his administration.

[@Dude_Slick]

"She challenged his lies" What lies? What caused him to end it her challenging his truths.

[@TheDennisgrass]

Trump went in for an interview. Instead, he got another debate.

[@popeyedish]

@@Dude_Slick that sentence doesnt even make any sense. Virtually everything that comes out of Trumps mouth is either lies, exaggeration or misinformation. Stay off the koolaid and try to get out of your confirmation bias bubble once in a while.

[@popeyedish]

@@TheDennisgrass because she wouldnt let him ramble on without answering the question ? Or because she challenged the lies that he was spouting ?

[@TheDennisgrass]

@@popeyedish I think you might be able to identify with this example: If a calculus test is given to a Jr. High School Student, "IT IS TUFF" If an algebra test is given to an Elementary School Student, "IT IS TUFF" (But not to a Jr. High Schooler) Both participants complain, due to the challenging test. Complaints from viewers/supporters all around! Were the tests of equal difficulty?

[@loctran4750]

He always feels “cornered” every time facing a smart woman.

[@alanecostanzo1007]

What a liar and I'm NOT talkin President Trump. Is President Trump perfect? "no" but neither is Biden, Clintons, Obamas, your news or any other. News agencies, like yours, need to get off your high- horse attitude and just give us the truth so we can decide, not your version of the truth. This and other news outlets are bias on this President. You can hear it daily. Just be fair and non- bias in your reporting. Get out of your offices and dig up the truth whatever that is. President Trump has been in the bullring since he took office. Anyone would be sick, tired and disgusted at the tone of this interview as the Biden, Clinton, and Obama coverups are blatantly going on by our holier-than-God news media. Come on people....wake up before it's too late.

[@mirfir]

Always!!

[@donnaj6935]

@@alanecostanzo1007 you are sounding a die hard Trumper. Nothing can the world do to change a vukt member's thinking. I pray you wake up from the dangerous cult. You know what happened on Jan 6.

[@donnaj6935]

@Mike Cooper sorry I thought the thumbs down is a message sign. I wish I can share your reply to me. So explicitly said.

[@donnaj6935]

@Mike Cooper why can't 70m see this? I am a Canadian and see it. I like your views. Trying to look up your profile. Unfortunately I can't.

[@AlienCatTweets]

Leslie Stahl did her job. She asked Trump if he was ready for "hard questions" and he said he was. But then he got upset because there were hard questions. And Trumpers can't be upset because Biden and Harris both got hard questions asked of them too. The difference between Trump, Biden, and Harris..only TWO stayed in their seats and answered while one got up and left the interview to go and whine on Twitter.

[@meTWO2323]

There weren't any hard questions.

[@AlienCatTweets]

@@meTWO2323 No one cares anymore.

[@OasisJK22]

He's complaining about being interrupted? He interrupted the heck out of Biden in that first debate.

[@louwillwerth808]

He's a "do as I say, not as I do" kind of individual ..... Grow up Mr. Trump, life IS tough.

[@dollymadison2397]

Yep! Projection. Always with the projection.

[@karenh.1236]

✊🏼 truth!

[@TheSapphire51]

Yes he is such a cry baby.

[@anitavisram8346]

Trump just can't stand having to answer questions that try to force him to tell the truth. He just can't handle the truth. Period.

[@mikawhofan]

Stahl has been interviewing Presidents since I could remember. Trump just can't handle not being praised.

[@deepattison9329]

That is not the job of an interviewer.

[@tonyt8805]

Boy does he have a short fuse when it comes to being interviewed by women! 🤨🤨🤨

[@MimiSparkles]

T is such a toddler. Can't stand him.

[@josemeza7128]

He has been wearing diapers since the 1990s he is a petulant child

[@shellecapos8574]

Jose Meza I don’t know if I believe that. He is in his 70’s.

[@frenchbulldog3748]

@@josemeza7128 I think you will find that it is Hillary who wears diapers and has done for years.

[@marieshepp5365]

I know some toddlers that are very bright , intelligent , smart please don’t insults toddlers , he a slug , left an ugly trace wherever he treads .

[@MimiSparkles]

@@marieshepp5365 True!!!

[@danielscott1749]

"She was coming on strong!" That is her JOB, No Body Would Say that if It was a Man.

[@hillarycolen1163]

YES!

[@mudbaeley9199]

Why is it “aggressive” if it’s a woman but “outspoken” when it’s a man 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@willingsongreen4635]

Yes a leader should have the ability to face/take tough questions! I don't understand what they mean by "she was coming on Strong".

[@martinjcamp]

So, Exactly what kind of word do we use for rude assholes like Trump??

[@schoolhomevrtechnologyassi6286]

AXIOS guy did more interrupting!

[@cindyk4294]

Big baby... he was intimidated by Stahl. Wah, wah, wah! Cry me a river. Time for the crime boss to go..... directly to jail

[@robertlee8805]

Directly to PRISON then the ELECTRIC CHAIR.

[@katherinejoseph7133]

And his supporters see him as a macho man...it’s ridiculous. And frankly, stupid. And Republicans call liberals ‘snowflakes.’ Look at Trump, look at Ms. Lindsey Graham whining and begging on Fox News for money. Sen Perdue just pulled out of the 3rd debate because he did so poorly against Jon Osoff the other day.... they are all wimps.

[@MaryClareVideos]

Do not pass Go.. do not collect $200

[@darondatoole7439]

#45 is too pansy-a**ed. I remember Mike Wallace. He was brilliant, tenacious and direct. Leslie Stahls is an icon, a gifted one.

[@tinytaz6668]

I’m sorry, trump walking out cos of tough questions! I live in U.K. and they were soft balls. He’s just too used to Fox yes men

[@livlovsucceed3894]

She is exactly what CBS needs. Fox news should take notes.

[@robertlee8805]

Trolling. Someone get this NUT off of KZbin. Referring to Papa j Jose.

[@sandrosadhukhan]

@Papa j Jose gtfo papa...

[@jentastic]

@Papa j Jose It was Lara Logan who did the Benghazi story on 60 Minutes, not Lesley Stahl. You didn’t do your homework, idiot. His link also goes to a random article (if you want to call it that) about Hunter Biden from a right wingnut publication, nothing to do with Libya. Posting that was the only reason he commented in the first place.

[@krm702]

@New Yorker2 Fox News is light years away from having a woman as CEO. They are still stuck in the 1950s.

[@Dude_Slick]

@@robertlee8805 Why? Because rather than just speak against the left, he backs it up with links to info that destroys your lying ass narrative? Stay in liberal La La Land if you want. But remaining misinformed is your choice. You sure can't blame Papaj Jose for that.

[@lisabell9036]

Great interview. And yes most of us just want the straight news. Most of the "news" today is commentary. Give me Walter Cronkite again.

[@smilesandyoka]

Ms. Zriinsky - you are amazing! I applaud everything you stated in this interview!

[@lavelleklobes6561]

Leslie was awesome ! & Trump tried to intimidate her & he didn’t!

[@margoalamoto3903]

@@niamya3097 She literally was just not letting him get away with his lies. Biden doesn't get attacked that much because he is respectful, presidential, and is not a pathological liar. Act like an adult, you get treated like an adult. Act like a spoiled child, you get treated like a spoiled child.

[@mbecker5400]

@@niamya3097 If he can't handle this, I can't imagine how he'd turn tail and run when dealing with a world leader.

[@pamelahsmithsmith2366]

@@niamya3097 does she deserve death threats from your Trump supporters?? disgusting,

[@pamelahsmithsmith2366]

@@niamya3097If He he cant take it, should not be President!! PERIOD

[@bobbysinger4053]

@@niamya3097 Hard questions are fine but where she lost me was the interrupting. Like he is sitting down to do an interview not debate you so ask your tough questions and let him answer them

[@GoGreen1977]

Ms. Zirinsky has more fortitude and resilience than I can only dream of. I'm a retired professional woman who had to deal with working in a male-dominated field, but I can't imagine what she had to face and to be on top of the news, every day for decades. More power to her!.

[@liabw05]

She's incredible!

[@kiahatch8723]

Dear Ms Zirinsky, thank to your entire team for your patriotic professionalism. Bravo!

[@kevinjordan6159]

He didn’t want to answer the questions he just want to rant and rant she just wanted to get her questions answer

[@patriciaburke2401]

There’s a big difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Leslie was assertive.

[@jjgogojag6371]

Hear Hear!

[@chelabuford7106]

Yes, I winced every time Susan said "aggressive" - wrong adjective. "Assertive" is a much more accurate description.

[@melissahoneybee8493]

Yes!

[@jonesba2004]

Agreed. And if she didn’t interrupt that blow hard he would have talked about himself for the full interview. He NEVER lets reporters fully ask their questions because he knows he’s done something inappropriate or criminal and has to play defense. I can’t imagine what it’s like living with him. I’m sure anyone around him never gets to speak.

[@carolynwestlake7670]

Women are always called aggressive when they are being assertive🤢🙄🙄🙄

[@brandaugment6492]

Negotiating with world leaders is tougher than anything Stahl had to say. If Trump can't handle a simple interview, how can he represent us on the world stage? Maybe that's why he keeps walking out of international meetings and comes back saying, "We did great," even when we didn't.

[@TheSuzberry]

He doesn’t represent anyone but himself.

[@lonitodoroki8645]

The word "aggressive" should have been able to be "assertive."

[@wenyu637]

I love Lesley who knows how to behave and ask questions very well.

[@Tht1Gy]

"If 60 Minutes is too tough for you, you ain't all that tough." Obama

[@Dude_Slick]

Obama has NEVER been asked a tough question by the media.

[@lisadupree-pz6wg]

#OBAMAGATE

[@Tht1Gy]

@@lisadupree-pz6wg Do you need your Blankie, Snowflake?

[@Tht1Gy]

@@Dude_Slick BULLSHIT. He even tried to ban FOX from press briefings bcuz he felt they were not reporting in good faith. The MSM SCREAMED and Obama relented. For the record, I did not vote for Obama. Ever. Third party.

[@Dude_Slick]

@@Tht1Gy FOX was and is control opposition. It's all just theatrics. FOX is showing their true colors now. The news is fake and has coddled the left for decades. Show clips of Obama under any meaningful scrutiny by the press. FOX had to fain opposition to Obama, as they were pretending to be conservative. And clearly, you have to sprinkle in more truth, in order to fool conservatives than you do to control the mush brain liberal mind slaves. Think what you want, because stupid is as stupid does.

[@wilywascal2024]

Biden has empathy, compassion, intelligence, and decency--all the things Trump sorely lacks.

[@tkam5039]

How about Corruption and betrayed his Nation USA

[@michaelakindley9644]

Trump????

[@lengray44]

@@tkam5039 yea trump does that in spades

[@susanb5058]

Wily wascal wow, you’ve been greatly deceived by Biden. He’s exactly none of those things you’ve stated.

[@michaelakindley9644]

What??? My color or the supposed lack of it has nothing to do with it

[@borneoman8574]

Susan Zirinsky has convinced me I need to watch more CBS news programming.

[@patrickhackett3878]

This makes a case for a strong, free press. One of the proudest moments on modern American television.

[@lisabotti7037]

I would say Leslie Stahl was extremely assertive, not aggressive! She held her ground and kept her cool.

[@ameliasims9137]

If she wasn't female, this issue would never have been raised!

[@timothyhowsare8570]

Agree.

[@YM-gi1qm]

@@ameliasims9137 That's right, that British guy that interviewed him recently (sorry, I forgot his name) was pretty tough on him & I barely heard a complaint, and I don't think there were threats on his life afterward.. Trump is SO toxic!

[@lapnguyen3369]

You can’t interview baby , they can’t handle negative questions 🤔

[@solovoyager]

@Nicole Jessica What did she lie about? Do you think Trump ever lies?

[@janelhartman2847]

Wow! Susan is a brilliant woman. her honesty and transparency is so refreshing. All my respect, Susan!!

[@lisas525]

What a professional interview on all parts.

[@wendettavaughnwanner3150]

Ah, they just asked him what his favorite color crayon was, and he couldn't decide, so he left.

[@jamesgigliotti1099]

Leslie was combative and interrupted the President constantly. I’ve never seen her so belligerent. She spoiled the interview, very different from her usual style. Very disrespectful😠. Shame on her😡

[@user-xx2iw8br4k]

I didn't see a problem with the interview she did a good job and trump just can't handle confident women

[@houstonrebel4449]

Like Kayleigh McNally?

[@lydiasimoneau931]

@@houstonrebel4449 who?

[@houstonrebel4449]

@@lydiasimoneau931 McEnany is what I meant.

[@anxietyatwheel8512]

We know what’s in the president’s mind. It’s all about “Me, Myself & I”

[@marymdavis3189]

The Narcissist's Creed!

[@singorexpire3769]

I don’t know when I’ve enjoyed an interview as much as I enjoyed this. In her, I felt a kindred spirit. Kudos!

[@gailremp8389]

This is an excellent interview. I'm so glad this was posted

[@Em-wb4kf]

Bloody hell! If you're the president of the USA you SHOULD be able to handle tough questions. That's his job, for goodness sake! He just wanted to be handled with kid gloves. What a whimp!

[@dexterjankaren]

First they have to tackle the media bias to the left, which surely you see even if youre left leaning. Its this reason alone that makes Lesley Stahl's and also the debate moderators questions unfair and deserves being lied to. The media IS a lie.

[@Itseasierthanwemakeit]

Nah he’s weak

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

@@dexterjankaren Trump has been lying about everything years before he entered the White House. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on your perspective, now more people witness his alternative facts. And his interviews have more substance than the fluff he did as a reality show host.

[@hazeluzzell]

Tough on Trump? She was like a mother trying to reason with a naughty toddler.

[@inthevault9603]

That’s how anyone that in the WH, who have an ounce of morals, feels every single day. 😂🤢

[@dollymadison2397]

EXACTLY

[@Dude_Slick]

If you mean she was trying to talk down to him. Then yeah. She's a partisan fake news hack. Nothing more. If you're impressed by her... Well that says a lot about your intellect.

[@marytemple9600]

In the Vault and pp

[@JoJouknow]

Outstanding interview. She is a great forward thinking Senior Executive Producer at 60 Minutes!

[@trulyfabulous01]

This was a very good interview I really like susans calm straight forward manner and the way she expressed her mission for her position in this company. She has a hard job but shes very focused.

[@christinapandian7929]

Trump doesnot meet the standards to be interviewed by Leslie Stalh. Period!

[@susanb5058]

@Daniel Mulloy oh you’ve been so deceived... the racial tensions began because of Obama’s time in office. President Trump has been the best President of our time, just look at what he’s accomplished in under 4 years. And if you think Kamala Harris would be a good President ...that’s just terrifying.

[@vasterbottning]

@@susanb5058 what did he accomplish that made your life better ?

[@lengray44]

@@susanb5058 You truly are a victim of trump derangement syndrome

[@keenfire8151]

@Daniel Mulloy How has Trump divided us exactly? Why are 'racial tensions' so high? Didn't Obama *a black man* fix all of the country's racial problems? He had 8 years to do something, and he did *NOTHING* Notice how these 'racial tensions' started arising the second Trump announced he was going to run for president? What exactly has Trump said or done to make America like this? I'll be waiting for examples. Please provide evidence. Don't say *google it*. The burden of proof is on you here.

[@eye4aneye39]

@@susanb5058 its people like you that caused the racial tension when Obama was in office because yall couldnt stand that a black man was in office ... And for two terms at that.. Yall hated it and are still angered by it today..thank god most of america is not like people like you and his supporters. .THANK GODDDD

[@Li_theking]

She’s tough in ALL of her interviews. Even for COVID responders. She’s tough on everyone. He was just childish.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

She is a democrat party hack. Look at how they have been suppressing the news about Hunter Biden's laptop and his corrupt daddy and family.

[@alicethomas2414]

Leslie did an excellent job with Trump, butTrump never answers a question directly. He always does a song and a dance and skirts around with lies ,irrelevant conversation, always wanting the stage completely by himself , never stopping to hear the next prompt from the host!

[@jacqdanieles]

@@Seekthetruth3000 - chew on this, trumptard: *"Timeline on Jared Kushner, Qatar, 666 Fifth Avenue, and White House Policy"* www.justsecurity.org/69094/timeline-on-jared-kushner-qatar-666-fifth-avenue-and-white-house-policy/ *"Businesses connected to Trump advisor Jared Kushner and his family received millions in paycheck protection loans"* -- Business Insider, Jul 7 www.businessinsider.com/kushner-family-firms-received-millions-in-paycheck-protection-loans-2020-7 *"Three Kushner family companies scored millions in coronavirus bailout funds"* -- Salon, July 8 www.salon.com/2020/07/08/three-kushner-family-companies-scored-millions-in-coronavirus-bailout-funds/ *"Devin Nunes’ Winery, Kushner Family Business Raked In Coronavirus Relief Money"* www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/07/devin-nunes-winery-jared-kushner-family-business-raked-in-coronavirus-relief-money *"China grants 18 trademarks in 2 months to Trump, daughter"* apnews.com/0a3283036d2f4e699da4aa3c6dd01727 *"Ivanka Trump’s Brand Received Five New Trademarks From China This Month"* fortune.com/2019/01/21/ivanka-trump-china-trademarks/ *"Woman With Chinese Government Connections Bought Jared And Ivanka’s Penthouse"* www.forbes.com/sites/chasewithorn/2019/01/17/woman-with-chinese-government-connections-bought-jared-and-ivankas-penthouse/#42e3dd2b22d9 *"A wealthy Iraqi sheikh who urges a hard-line U.S. approach to Iran spent 26 nights at Trump’s D.C. hotel"* www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-wealthy-iraqi-sheikh-who-urges-a-hard-line-us-approach-to-iran-spent-26-nights-at-trumps-dc-hotel/2019/06/06/3ea74c5e-7bf9-11e9-a66c-d36e482aa873_story.html *"Saudi funded company partly owned by Trump, Kushner"* www.middleeastmonitor.com/20190611-new-scandal-company-partly-owned-by-trump-and-kushner-received-funds-from-saudi-arabia/ *"Jared Kushner may have an ethics problem - to the tune of $90m"* www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jun/15/jared-kushner-cadre-corruption-ethics-foreign-funding *"Donald Trump sets foot in the UK (and makes money while he’s at it)"* www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/donald-trump-sets-foot-uk-makes-money-while-hes-at-it/ *"Republicans have spent at least $4.7 million at Trump properties since he took office"* qz.com/1597139/republicans-have-spent-at-least-4-7-million-at-trump-properties-since-he-took-office/ *"Jared Kushner Had One Job: Solve America’s Supply Crisis. He Helped Private Companies Instead"* www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/05/jared-kushner-had-one-job-solve-americas-supply-crisis-he-helped-private-companies-instead/ *Making China great again* kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXysaq2ilpZ9e8k

[@Seekthetruth3000]

@@jacqdanieles There is legitimate business and then there is selling out your country. The Bidens have been selling out the US for money. Communist China owns the Bidens.

[@jamesbooth2634]

Trump is intimidated by strong, intelligent women. Yeah, what a tough guy!

[@shirleefauxx]

he's such a wussy!!

[@stephenadler1098]

Excellent interview with Suzanne. Hopefully she will continue to change the color of the company. We all bleed the same❤️

[@lianalonge1984]

“You can’t determine how anyone will act in a tough interview. You CAN predict how Donald Trump will act in a tough interview because it’s always the same.” - Susan Zirinsky

[@hillarycolen1163]

Trumpf supporters will never understand was this phrase says to the rest of us.

[@purpleflametarot39]

trumP the biggest snowflake in the history of the world.

[@purpleflametarot39]

He is supposedly the most powerful man in the world! No, he just holds that seat (temporarily). His feet should be held to the fire!

[@floridagal150]

Trump is such a baby. He sure can dish it out but when asked normal questions that he doesn't want to deal with, he says, "That's it, I'm leaving because you're being too hard on me." Meanwhile, he is the biggest bully and talks nasty about everyone who knows him too well. This man child has got to be taken out of the white house soon.

[@lianalonge1984]

@@purpleflametarot39 💯% TEAL TALK‼️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bo2.4u6]

This woman knows her s*** !!!!!

[@mariapadilla5039]

No kidding right?!

[@bo2.4u6]

@@mariapadilla5039 I learn something about this beautiful woman first time hearing her speak

[@svukic1041]

@@marcosdelima8942 says the person who knows their own shit inside out, right? Yes, I’m talking about you.

[@sasquatchjunk]

Wow what a great interview! I can’t imagine anyone better to lead a news division than Susan Zirinsky!

[@michellenorris8471]

Susan Zirinsky Thank you ! You & the team have massively improved CBS News.

[@sylvainroy9509]

Here’s an intelligent woman, whose goal is to inform based on facts. Really liked this interview, all the best for the future.

[@lar7905]

He is the leader of the free world. So he gets asked tough questions. He has to face tough situations in dealing with world leaders. They're not going to throw him softballs. And she was talking politics, she was discussing how their news operations handles reporting. If tRump can't handle TOUGH questions , how can he deal with aand pit bull like Putin ? The answer isbhe can't . He WIMPS OUT.

[@margaretstewart4125]

@Philosophy Not a very philosophical point.

[@margaretstewart4125]

@Philosophy never heard him complain once, whereas Individual1 never stops complaining. That’s all he ever does except when he is touting how wonderful he himself is.

[@lash3630]

Intelligent,isnt really the right word.we go way downhill from here,and you wont get that eather

[@lash3630]

Tds,TrumpsPeak

[@therealz360z7]

When Biden is asked tough questions like about his age he answers when Trump is asks a semi tough question he pouts and acusses the interviewer of picking on him!

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

Baby he is!

[@ivancampbell1788]

Trump is the president expect to have tough questions

[@teresaburch23]

@Sanford Fahy that's why he has so many supporters. They act like immature, babies having temper tantrums. IF I CAN'T HAVE IT MY WAY, I WILL DESTROY EVERYTHING!! GROW UP AMERICA!!

[@Hannah-xx7ou]

How is how old are you as tough question?

[@andreabee9474]

“transparent” - I love that word.

[@bellebeauty67]

Commanding respect to Susan Zirinsky. Love her!!!

[@nancylarkin577]

The only thing missing was him staming his feet!! Lesley was spot on!

[@ronduff4325]

He knew he was going to do this before the interview . It's show for his Moronic Base..

[@pjmvdbroek]

He wanted to discredit Lesley Stahl to his base. The rest of us saw a lying con

[@liisavarhalla6348]

Possibly a set-up to let WH make up a fake tape for bias. Like trump.put out next day.

[@lynnepruett9018]

Completely agree. His negative actions are the only areas he’s completely transparent in!

[@jalalejeowkr4380]

Leslie interviews Trump and Everyone agrees the word is ‘aggressive’ Chris Wallace does the same thing and praised as being strong.

[@bobaarness1227]

"Leslie interviews Trump and Everyone agrees the word is 'bitch' Chris Wallace does the same thing and praised as being a soy-boy, he-bitch."

[@theresebaghdadlian1219]

Why starting an interview with the words” I’ll ask you some tough question” who does she think she is? No class no manners we have to respect our elected President. Enough is enough four years of witch-hunt....

[@mubasshirhossain8841]

That was completely staged. When Trump thought he had is media "gotcha" he was done... it's obvious. Classic Trump sleeze.

[@corkcamden9878]

I think Leslie Stahl is assertive more so than aggressive. However, Mr. Trump can handle neither approach.

[@DarknessFalls29]

@@theresebaghdadlian1219 She's a good journalist do her job. That's who she is!

[@jillcoe4695]

Great interview.

[@carolbenjamin1210]

Sick and tired of Trump whining!

[@lankytor6396]

Ditto!

[@fonzerela]

I'm sick and tired of Trump ism and the whole loy

[@carolirvine3367]

I'm so looking forward to never hearing the name trump ever again

[@MDillwilson]

*san people

[@MDillwilson]

SANE PEOPLE*

[@jhankri]

Well Trump wasn't wearing a mask either. His going to the very personal attacks on Leslie shows what an unprofessional jerk he is.

[@janh.6386]

Thanks Susan, I watched as he got upset. But she was repectful & did a great job.

[@lesleygarcia7608]

Why is no one talking about this news woman wearing a leather jacket as a cardigan? I love it and the way she tells it like it is with intelligence. She must be great to work with. I'm going to go back and watch Broadcast News again for fun!

[@sofiawils3829]

She with her black leather jacket as cardigan reminds Russian FBI

[@edwardhalpin9891]

Sara Palin collection.

[@usualsuspects42]

Ha! I too thought "gotta watch Broadcast News again". I saw it when it came out. Never knew it was based on anyone.

[@nyartist]

Imagine a president of the United States whining about being asked tough questions!!

[@beentheredunnthat69]

No need to imagine. We actually have to live it!! It's disgusting.

[@davedammann7165]

Orwellian

[@FJDH11]

Apparently you've never seen how Biden deals with tough questions! Oh that's right, they only ask him what flavor was his ice cream.

[@margieb9502]

Trump doesn’t answer the questions, because he doesn’t know the answers or have the answers. 🙄

[@FJDH11]

@@margieb9502 LOL Biden doesn't even remember who he's campaigning against.

[@McCarminer]

I noticed that Leslie was at least friendly and courteous while interviewing Trump, while Nora O'Donnell was serious, stern, and not even a half-smile once. She made several facial expressions that seemed to say she didn't like, or disagreed with, Biden's response to a question as he was answering it. Bottom Line: Trump couldn't handle tough questions, didn't answer many questions and lied non-stop...and was rude to Leslie, while Biden stayed cool and calm answering all questions asked of him, while being professional and courteous to Nora. Perhaps the pressure was 'on' Nora to ensure Biden got not only tough questions, but a tough, stern, interview...she did that. She was direct and obviously experienced, not sparring, but asking questions and not interrupting while Biden answered. Ultimately, both Leslie and Nora did a great job. Who did a terrible job of answering questions? Trump and Pence.

[@ianchandley]

Pence is a condescending ass when it comes to women (other than Mother, of course) because he’s terrified by them.

[@Tousicle]

No question is tough when you can answer truthfully. Let alone with love in your heart, peace of mind, and knowing that your duty is merely to serve the people; in SPITE of your own interest of perceived status and perception.

[@normansilver905]

Amanpour is a gifted and well informed journalist. When I hear that she is on the air I tune in to listen to a fair and balanced professional.

[@floridagal150]

The one thing that I really want to hear on Nov, 3 Is when they tell Trump, "YOU'RE FIRED".

[@daniellescott6701]

Not gonna happen! Sleepy Joe wont even know he lost! Cause he doesnt know where he is at anytime! So Sad!!!

[@dailyliving-withbarbara5769]

@fla gal...lol I knw right

[@connietalley9355]

@@daniellescott6701 did you not see the interview with 60 min. Did you Miss The 2 Debates. Where were you because that old line of the Trump man is tired and over. If you really think Biden has problems then you have never met or talked to someone with even a very mild case of dementia. My mother had a very mild case and believe me she could under no Circumstances kept her mind on track that doesn’t happen do your research and if you do you’ll find out there is nothing wrong with Biden

[@daniellescott6701]

@@connietalley9355 Your so cute and brainwashed! I will go one step forward for you since you dont do any of your homework. OPEN YOUR EYES LADY!!!!!!!

[@connietalley9355]

@@daniellescott6701 Can I ask you something aren’t you supposed to be the nice ones the polite ones the ones that don’t call names not the radicals seems to me like you guys: sure use a lot of names and you’re willing to jump down someone’s throat in a heartbeat to stick up for someone who doesn’t give a flying crap about this country and when you win and he declares himself dictator I’m sure you’ll be out in the street celebrating and dancing because you don’t bother to look at the real facts voter suppression doing away with the ACA taking 700,000 off the food stamp stamp program no big thing even though we’re in the middle of a pandemic but you probably don’t believe that either that’s right it’s a hoax and all those lives that have been lost was a hoax well I’m sorry to tell you this but I happen to know for a fact and you can call me a liar if you want there is a facility where my son and my granddaughter work. They got lax on waiting for test results to see if a new patient had Covid guess what I was positive But I was reading some of your sites feelings on this. Just going to quote one comment There old. Underlying Diseases it was time for them to go so they died. Wow how nice you are. But not only the old throw away people died. But no matter, out of that one patient 22 patients came down with Covid out of the 22, 9 have now died. The symptoms they were telling me about trust me I’m scared to death of this virus also 10 staff members came down with Covid 2 are now critical But nothing to worry about the ages of the people that died was from 45 to 100 and my son and my granddaughter didn’t really believe that Covid could kill they took precautions at work because they had to They definitely know now that Covid kills Just have to throw this in they have now traced 30,000 new covid cases to super events with Trump look it up don’t call me a liar look it up I think it’s in the Washington post which is definitely pro Trump. I’m going to end it like this I’m going to pray for all the lives lost and there families, Oh I must tell them they had no value, so why even mourn They’re passing and you go back and you can find these post it wasn’t just one over and over again I read horrible things about the people that died What a great bunch of people you are and what a piece of crap We Democrats are.

[@Rami-ll2bq]

I love you Amanpour, you are such an amazing reporter, intellect and professionalism

[@verawallace9055]

Yep, she's best ,her Son must be A Brainiac with two Smart parents

[@p.robinson8961]

Yes. I also love the great head of hair she has. LOL

[@LifeForceConnect]

“Z” is one of the best people on earth, she was instrumental in me getting hired 40+ years ago. I went on to have 20+ years of gainful employment @CBS. Susan Zirinski has more integrity in her little finger than most.

[@cfreemful]

Yes!

[@johnabradley6260]

HELLO , I am General John A. Bradley , I'm a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as Commander of the United States Air Force Reserve Command, I hope you are doing good now and having a pleasant time now , I will love to know more about you , here is my gmail address [e-mail] , you can invite me on Google hangout or email , thank you...

[@thesilentdiva]

Ppl call him an Alpha male yet he is triggered by interview questions. I think not

[@shortourt14]

interesting use of language to say Stahl was "aggressive" in her interviewing style. I don't remember Johnathan Swan from Axios being called "aggressive" for his similar interview with Trump. Instead, he was praised for interrupting, fact-checking Trump's statements in real time. Stahl did a great job and Trump couldn't handle it

[@jenm2251]

100%

[@sandfells6093]

SO TRUE!

[@sandfells6093]

SO TRUE!

[@debralambert1475]

Too many old white men are in positions of power. Time for retirement

[@christhompson3750]

Because she was a woman, so she's aggressive and being a b!tch. The other was a man, so there is the stereotype analogy. He doesn't like strong willed people, especially females.

[@john8451]

The orange clown wants four more years and he can’t even do 60 minutes? 🙄

[@hubgiles7889]

So true John.

[@Sheshe661972]

🤣🤣🤣 Good one!

[@anthoniaokanrende9067]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ssoozee]

I’ve seen Susan’s name on so many CBS news shows. It’s nice to see her face. As a former reporter, I’m so sad to see how low journalism has stooped for ratings and, ugh, the Nancy Graces who call themselves journalists. Ms. Zirinsky gives me hope as a woman and for the profession I love and respect so much. Thank you, Susan.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Really a very sharp minded, "fast-on her feet" woman. I fully agree with the comment below by Pat Wats. This lady is a very analytical speaker. No need to interrupt her. And question one would asked is generally covered by her if you simply just listen. She would be a fierce interviewer of any politician.

[@stevemanly9914]

Agreed. Very similar to sharp witted comedians. The speed of their minds are far greater than the stupid and when you start questioning the stupid they get defensive. Classic kindergarten analysis.

[@rhondawilson619]

Why does everyone always give Trump a pass? He should of acted like an adult not like a baby.

[@lynnmccoysloan7705]

A petulant adolescent

[@vinraj6206]

please watch the uncut/raw version of the interview (not the 60 min version) in its entirety before you judge

[@peetsz3732]

@We are all connected You are on point with that observation 👌

[@yanstev]

Only members of Trump's cult continually create conspiracy theories or vague excuses for Trump's inability to answer the simplest questions. Anyone with the ability to objectively analyze an interview can pick out Trump's tactic to personally attack the interviewer, when he does not have a good answer. The interviewer also has to follow up questions when the answers are unclear, false, or misleading.

[@lisazabriskie4773]

@@levedia clearly, you’re the clueless one defending the mango in chief. He cannot articulate ANYTHING, whining like a child. 🌊🌊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@melthree8755]

Tough questions should be asked to our president. As Obama pointed out, if President Trump cannot answer a reporters questions, how can he stand up to dictators from foreign countries? The American people deserve clear answers, not a dance around the questions or an ego booster talk.

[@HusseinDoha]

Are you kidding me?? Trump answered her. Pence devastated her and gave her direct answers. She said he didn't.

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

@@HusseinDoha I watched the video and you are completely wrong.

[@stardustgirl2904]

REALLY BIDEN DOSEN'T ANSWER QUESTIONS AND HE DOSEN'T KNOW WHERE HE IS !

[@stardustgirl2904]

@Bruce Bashore I don't appreciate you making fun,of my birth name, my Mom was a highly intelligent astronomer! And named me after her work she loved! You think I'm crazy, answer the question, why do you SUPPORT the Party of SLAVERY?

[@deedlessdeity218]

He seems to be standing up to foreign countries' dictators surprisingly well. The corruption on the other side of the US-political system gets a pass though, even when child abuse is involved. Makes ya think.

[@jennyhall4106]

You baby trump. Left the interview crying.

[@SoulNavigation]

She is so bad ass! GOD, I love this woman! WOAW~!

[@dividedconquered3784]

A strong, educated women just scared the Narcissist baby man child! 😂 They always say we are "aggresive" when they get proven wrong! 🙄

[@shannon3944]

Yep! "aggressive" or a "bi*ch". They can't handle it!!👍😡

[@martinobrien7110]

JUDGEMENT DAY IS COMING FOR THE HOLDING THE BIBLE UPSIDE DOWN PRESIDENT .

[@dividedconquered3784]

@@shannon3944 Exactly!😂

[@jimcarlson6157]

@Sanford Fahy I hope no woman dares to tangle with you, Sanford. I sense a serious mismatch could arise.

[@jimcarlson6157]

@David Christ all against the strain of buttons chafing due to donut-induced girth growth

[@catmom1322]

There's a difference between "aggressive" and "assertive." Leslie Stahl was not aggressive at all.

[@GruppeSechs]

She certainly wasn't assertive either. She was whiny.

[@teresaburch23]

@@GruppeSechs then why did President whiny pants walk out? He should have felt very comfortable, whining together.

[@jtd277]

@@GruppeSechs lmao, Trump is the one who was whining on Twitter about the interview after he had a temper tantrum and walked out.

[@Rhaspun]

Trump was using his usual technique of answering a reporter by attacking and trying to make it look like the reporter is wrong.

[@ksc743]

Trump was always going to walk out. 1. He hates the 'liberal media (anything that's not Fox news) and 2. He's a misogynist. He has no respect for female reporters whatsoever.

[@mubasshirhossain8841]

This conversation highlights a rare unheard of leadership in the media. Amanpour and Company appreciate your interview with Susan Zirinsky. Please bring in more, 'the people' need to hear these narratives and perspectives. These interviews educate people around the world, let alone journalists challenged by pseudo democracies.

[@bestrongcourageous2932]

If the narcissist was being praised he would have stayed; but the narcissist’s ego was under attack so the wounded narcissist walks away!

[@theuniformplug9036]

When you can’t handle the heat...then you get out of the kitchen🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️