CBS' '60 Minutes' has been accused of giving a platform to embattled Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, despite her history of inflammatory and conspiracy-fueled comments.
Last week, Greene's Twitter account was temporarily suspended after she posted a graphic referring to the "Trans Day of Vengeance", which sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates. The suspension came just days before Greene announced plans to protest in New York City when former President Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned on an indictment of over 30 counts.
But what's striking about Greene's appearance on '60 Minutes' is the lack of scrutiny and criticism from CBS journalist Lesley Stahl, who appeared to gloss over some of Greene's more egregious views. In the interview, Stahl noted that Greene has moved from being a fringe figure to becoming a prominent member of the GOP in just two years, despite her history of inflammatory comments.
Critics are now calling out '60 Minutes' for amplifying Greene's views without adequate context or criticism. The decision to feature Greene as a guest is a concerning one, especially given her long history of promoting conspiracy theories and anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Despite the controversy surrounding the segment, CBS reportedly declined to comment on why they chose to feature Greene in the first place. However, the optics of the situation are clear: '60 Minutes' has essentially given a platform to a figure who has repeatedly shown herself to be hostile to marginalized communities.
The criticism of '60 Minutes' is not unfounded. The show has a history of featuring "controversial" guests, including Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But Greene's views are far more extreme than those of most of the show's past guests.
Ultimately, '60 Minutes' may have benefited from having Greene on their program, but at what cost to America? The fact that CBS is still willing to host a figure who has shown herself to be hostile to marginalized communities raises serious questions about the network's values and priorities.
Last week, Greene's Twitter account was temporarily suspended after she posted a graphic referring to the "Trans Day of Vengeance", which sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates. The suspension came just days before Greene announced plans to protest in New York City when former President Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned on an indictment of over 30 counts.
But what's striking about Greene's appearance on '60 Minutes' is the lack of scrutiny and criticism from CBS journalist Lesley Stahl, who appeared to gloss over some of Greene's more egregious views. In the interview, Stahl noted that Greene has moved from being a fringe figure to becoming a prominent member of the GOP in just two years, despite her history of inflammatory comments.
Critics are now calling out '60 Minutes' for amplifying Greene's views without adequate context or criticism. The decision to feature Greene as a guest is a concerning one, especially given her long history of promoting conspiracy theories and anti-Muslim rhetoric.
Despite the controversy surrounding the segment, CBS reportedly declined to comment on why they chose to feature Greene in the first place. However, the optics of the situation are clear: '60 Minutes' has essentially given a platform to a figure who has repeatedly shown herself to be hostile to marginalized communities.
The criticism of '60 Minutes' is not unfounded. The show has a history of featuring "controversial" guests, including Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But Greene's views are far more extreme than those of most of the show's past guests.
Ultimately, '60 Minutes' may have benefited from having Greene on their program, but at what cost to America? The fact that CBS is still willing to host a figure who has shown herself to be hostile to marginalized communities raises serious questions about the network's values and priorities.
! I'm totally disappointed in CBS for giving Marjorie Taylor Greene another platform 
. I mean, come on, lady's history of spreading hate & conspiracy theories is NO joke 
! And to think they glossed over all that in the interview with Lesley Stahl... what a cop-out 
! 
. Greene's views are SO not representative of America or its diverse communities 
. And CBS knows it too, that's why they're staying mum on this one 
... not cool, guys! 
. I mean, she's made some pretty crazy comments in the past, like promoting conspiracy theories and hate speech against Muslims 
.
. I get it, Greene is a prominent GOP member now, but that doesn't mean she deserves equal airtime 
.
.
. marjorie taylor greene is literally a master of spreading hate & conspiracy theories, and now she's got her face on national tv again 
. I get it, they're just trying to do their job and provide different perspectives, but come on! Greene has made some seriously hurtful comments towards the LGBTQ+ community and Muslims... like, what's next? 
.
34% of Americans believe '60 Minutes' gave Marjorie Taylor Greene too much airtime 
. I get that they're trying to provide a platform for all perspectives, but in this case, it just feels like they're giving her a free pass to spread hate speech and conspiracy theories without any real scrutiny or criticism 
.
.
. Are they really committed to fairness and respect for all people, or are they just trying to attract viewers who tune in for controversy? 
. The lack of criticism from Lesley Stahl during the interview was jarring, especially considering Greene's track record of promoting conspiracy theories and anti-Muslim rhetoric 
.
. It's time for networks like '60 Minutes' to prioritize critically examining the views of their guests, rather than simply giving them a platform 
.
It's not like she's some fringe figure anymore, she's actually a prominent member of the GOP! That's what's so concerning.
America needs more critical thinking like this, less sensationalism. It's not about being "hostile" to certain communities, it's about fact-checking and holding folks accountable for their words. 
] 
]
i think it's actually refreshing to see some people call out cbs for not holding greene accountable. maybe this is an opportunity for them to reevaluate their guest list and make sure they're not enabling hateful rhetoric. newsflash: just because someone's a "prominent member of the GOP" doesn't mean we have to celebrate their toxic views