Trump’s Team Calls 60 Minutes ‘Unhinged’ After Opening Monologue Goes Viral

Story by Flynn Nicholls. November 18, 2024.

  • 60 Minutes Criticism: The show criticized several of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, questioning their qualifications and backgrounds.
  • Trump’s Response: Trump’s spokesperson called the show “unhinged” and accused it of bias, referencing past disputes with CBS News.
  • Nominee Controversies: Specific nominees like Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were highlighted for various controversies and lack of experience.
  • Public Reaction: The 60 Minutes segment received significant attention online, with over 557,800 views by Monday morning.

Host Scott Pelley began the show by dissecting Trump’s picks for his next administration, saying: “Some nominees appear to have no compelling qualifications other than loyalty to Trump.”

Among the nominees referenced in the broadcast were Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense; Matt Gaetz for Attorney General; Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence; and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services.

  • Gaetz. Had been “investigated by Republicans for alleged drug use and sex with a minor.”
  • Hegseth. Former Army veteran and Faux News contributor, had “no government experience.”
  • Gabbard. Had been accused of having “sought a pardon on Edward Snowden, who leaked US secrets and now lives in Russia.”
  • RFK Jr. Skeptic of vaccines and the autism conspiracy theories

@RalphHightower: Well, it’s true. Trump’s picks were a “What The Fuck Was He Thinking” moment. The news media with the exception of Faux News are in agreement.

“The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail — and his Cabinet picks reflect his priority to put America First. President Trump will continue to appoint highly-qualified men and women who have the talent, experience, and necessary skill sets to Make America Great Again.” – Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s nominee for White House Press Secretary

“This is exactly why we rebuffed 60 Minutes for an interview during the campaign. Their disgusting bias & unhinged ‘reporting’ are out of touch with everyday Americans who voted for President Trump. 60 Minutes is an outdated relic of the past. CANCEL!” - Stephen Cheung Trump’s White House Communications Director.