Trump’s 60 Minutes Death Interview Draws Sharp Media Reaction

Donald Trump’s 60 Minutes interview aired on Sunday and was conducted by CBS correspondent Ross Douthat. The conversation turned to mortality when Douthat asked the 80-year-old president what he thinks happens when a person dies. Trump said he hopes he is missed and added that, as a religious person, he believes he would go to heaven in theory.

Douthat then asked whether Trump could forgive his enemies, including James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, if that were required to enter paradise. Trump struggled with the idea and said he probably could not do that because he hates some of his enemies and always will.

The interview also covered Trump’s finances. Douthat noted that the president’s net worth had grown since taking office and said his own net worth had not increased by $3 billion. Trump responded that everyone’s net worth has risen over the past year and a half and said he is really good at money and finances.

On Fox News’s The Five, Emily Compagno criticized Douthat, calling him someone masquerading as a journalist. She said the forgiveness question was a set-up intended to extract an answer that could be used against Trump. Jesse Watters also criticized Douthat during the segment.

Jon Stewart praised Douthat on The Daily Show, saying he enjoyed watching the correspondent press Trump on his finances. Stewart cited reports that Trump has made $125 million from foreign golf and real estate schemes, $117 million from legal settlements, $636 million from a novelty meme coin, and $800 million from World Liberty Financial since returning to office.

The sources do not indicate when the full interview will be rebroadcast or whether CBS plans further comment on the backlash.