CBS News faces accusations of burying a crucial Hunter Biden laptop investigation prior to the 2020 election, as revealed by award-winning journalist Catherine Herridge.
At a Glance
- Herridge claims CBS suppressed her reporting on Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election
- She presented evidence of a million-dollar retainer between Hunter Biden and a Chinese energy firm
- CBS aired content questioning the laptop’s authenticity instead of Herridge’s findings
- The network waited two years before acknowledging the laptop’s authenticity
Investigative Journalist Exposes CBS News’ Alleged Cover-up
In a shocking revelation, award-winning investigative journalist Catherine Herridge has come forward with allegations that CBS News deliberately suppressed her reporting on the Hunter Biden laptop story just weeks before the 2020 presidential election. Herridge claims she had obtained concrete evidence linking Hunter Biden to significant Chinese business dealings and presented verified documentation to CBS executives.
According to Herridge, she had uncovered a million-dollar retainer between Hunter Biden and a Chinese energy firm, which she believed was crucial information for the American public. Despite her efforts to bring this story to light, CBS News allegedly went to great lengths to prevent the report from airing.
Fired CBS reporter Catherine Herridge reveals how network killed Hunter Biden story: ‘I felt sick’ https://t.co/aU8R60uqHm pic.twitter.com/5c8Cb3qDWa
— New York Post (@nypost) November 4, 2024
“60 Minutes” Airs Conflicting Content
In a move that has raised serious questions about journalistic integrity and media transparency, CBS’s flagship program “60 Minutes” chose to air content suggesting that the laptop’s authenticity couldn’t be verified. This decision came despite Herridge’s extensive research, which included email verification and court records corroborating her findings.
“As I watched the broadcast, I felt sick,” Herridge stated. “I knew the laptop records could be vetted and confirmed.”
The decision to air content questioning the laptop’s authenticity instead of Herridge’s verified reporting has sparked outrage among those who believe in the public’s right to vital information before a presidential election. Critics argue that this move may have influenced the outcome of the 2020 election by withholding crucial information from voters.
Lack of Collaboration and Further Investigation
Herridge expressed frustration over the lack of collaboration between CBS News divisions to confirm her findings. Despite the gravity of the story, CBS News reportedly did not assign its investigative unit to further explore the laptop story, a decision Herridge found unusual for such a potentially significant piece of journalism.
The New York Post stood alone in mainstream coverage of the laptop story at the time, leading to controversial social media bans on sharing the information. It wasn’t until two years later that CBS finally aired a forensic review confirming the laptop’s authenticity, long after the election had passed.
Organizational Impact and Allegations of Bias
The fallout from this incident has had significant repercussions within CBS News. Herridge was terminated during company restructuring, and her investigative materials were temporarily seized before being returned. This action led to accusations of “journalistic rape” and raised concerns about the protection of sources and journalistic integrity.
Every time you think you’ve seen how much the media lies to you, there’s more. https://t.co/ASfc3xRGyO
— Jenna Ellis 🐊 (@realJennaEllis) November 5, 2024
CBS executive Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews has been accused of sidelining white journalists and specifically blocking Herridge’s reporting. In the wake of these allegations, Ciprian-Matthews has stepped down from her role and will leave the company after the 2024 election, further fueling speculation about the network’s internal politics and decision-making processes.
As this story continues to unfold, it serves as a stark reminder of the critical role media organizations play in informing the public and the potential consequences when that responsibility is compromised. The American people are left to question not only the handling of this particular story but also the broader implications for media integrity and the flow of information in our democratic society.
