Big ‘60 Minutes’ Trump Show Gets Brutal Reality Check
Donald Trump's recent '60 Minutes' interview attracted the second-smallest audience for the program since 2015, according to ratings data reported by TheWrap. Multiple outlets including The Daily Beast, The New Republic, and Raw Story characterized the broadcast as a disappointment, with analysts describing Trump's performance as rambling and noting that uncut footage appeared more chaotic than the edited version aired. The interview's low viewership comes amid polling cited by iHeart suggesting a significant drop in support among Trump's 2024 voters ahead of the midterms.
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- ✓ Trump's '60 Minutes' interview drew the second-smallest audience for the program since 2015.
What changed
Ratings data released showing the interview drew the second-smallest '60 Minutes' audience since 2015, confirming a significant viewership drop.
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Trump's '60 Minutes' interview draws second-smallest audience since 2015
Donald Trump's recent '60 Minutes' interview attracted the second-smallest audience for the program since 2015, according to ratings data reported by TheWrap. Multiple outlets including The Daily Beast, The New Republic, and Raw Story characterized the broadcast as a disappointment, with analysts describing Trump's performance as rambling and noting that uncut footage appeared more chaotic than the edited version aired. The interview's low viewership comes amid polling cited by iHeart suggesting a significant drop in support among Trump's 2024 voters ahead of the midterms.
Why it matters
The interview was highly anticipated as a major media event for Trump's post-presidency political activity. The poor ratings undermine the perception of his continued television draw and media dominance. Outlets across the spectrum framed the episode as a 'reality check' on his ability to command mass attention, a key asset in his political brand. The simultaneous emergence of polling showing voter erosion adds a political dimension to the media story.
What is confirmed
- Trump's '60 Minutes' interview drew the second-smallest audience for the program since 2015.
Still unconfirmed
- One-third of Trump's 2024 voters have abandoned him as midterms loom.
- Uncut footage of the interview shows Trump's responses were more rambling and chaotic than the aired version.
- The interview represents a major blow to Trump's media influence and political standing.
What to watch next
- Release of full Nielsen ratings breakdown including demographic data
- Further polling on Republican voter enthusiasm and Trump approval
- Any response from Trump or his campaign regarding the ratings and coverage
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