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It began politely, but ended, regrettably, contentiously.
(60 Minutestraditionally interviews the Republican and Democratic nominees for president and vice-president ahead of the election.)
Are you ready for some tough questions?
Stahl asked Trump, before he replied, Youre gonna be fair.
He eventually claimed to Stahl, You dont ask Biden tough questions.
Stahl later brought up Trumps pleading, Will you c’mon like me?
Trump told her, I said that in a joking way.
The way you have it, its like, Oh, like Im begging.
Play it, and Im kidding.
That is such a misleading question, Lesley.
Stahl and Trump went on to spar about various topics related to the pandemic, including hisongoing public clashwithDr.
Anthony Fauci, his crowded rallies, and his nonexistent health-care plan.
Hes not, Stahl replied.
After a back-and-forth, she explained, You know, this is60 Minutes.
And we cant put on things we cant verify.
Stahl refused to engage further on Hunter Biden, pivoting to Trumps use social media.
Trump replied, Youve discredited yourself.
He then claimed her questions were inappropriately brought up, and added, Lesley, you started with me.
Your first statement was, Are you ready for tough questions?
Stahl replied, Are you?
to which Trump said, Thats no way to talk.
Ive got a lot of questions I didnt ask, Stahl said as Trump left.
Filled with executive orders, congressional initiatives, but no comprehensive health plan, by Stahls assessment).
Stahls interview with Vice-President Mike Pence followed, where she asked him about the presidents abrupt exit.
Lesley, President Trump is a man who speaks his mind, Pence explained.
Stahl replied, Ill buy that.
