President Donald Trump was swiftly rebuked Sunday night after his interview on "60 Minutes."
Trump sat down with Ross Douthat of CBS News during the broadcast, where he was asked about topics ranging from the outcome of the midterm elections to his family's cryptocurrency business interests. Trump sparked a wave of criticism when he tried to bat down Douthat's questions about the seemingly blatant corruption behind some of the Trump family's business deals.
In one exchange, Trump admitted that he and his sons are co-owners of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture that is partly owned by investors tied to the government of the United Arab Emirates.
"I think if I told you that story, and it was about the Biden family ... you would say that's corrupt, right?" Douthat asked
"How is it different for you?" he pressed after Trump attempted to change the subject.
Observers were floored by the exchange and shared their reactions on social media.
"My goodness — Douthat landed knockout punches on Trump over his corruption," journalist Aaron Rupar concluded from the interview.
Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia, chided Trump in a post on X, referring to the president's assertion that "all presidents have problems" when he tried to explain his business dealings to Douthat.
"No, Mr. President, not every president has used the power of the office to enrich himself and his family," McFaul wrote. "You are unique in many ways, including in this way."
Keith Edwards, a Democratic political commentator, was floored by the exchange.
"This is absolutely brutal," Edwards posted on X.
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