60 Minutes Lying About ‘Chaotic USAID Shutdown’

MISLEADING MUCH, 60 MINUTES?

60 Minutes claimed Kristina Drye “was fired this month in the chaotic shutdown of USAID.”

What they didn’t tell you?
Kristina wasn’t a USAID employee - she worked for XLA and Jefferson Partners, providing speechwriting services for USAID Administrator Samantha Power, who resigned.

Another day, another half-truth on prime time.

Source: Jefferson Consulting Group

As executive producer with editorial control, Bill Owens would likely be aware of and approve major editorial decisions, including any deliberate deception. However, such actions would also involve other key staff and could face legal and ethical consequences.

If "60 Minutes" engaged in deliberate deception, legal consequences could include:

Defamation lawsuits: If false information harms someone's reputation, they could sue for libel or slander.
FCC violations: Broadcasting deceptive content could violate Federal Communications Commission rules, leading to fines or license challenges.
Breach of contract: Advertisers or affiliates might sue if deception violates agreements.
Consumer protection laws: Misleading viewers could trigger legal action under false advertising or fraud statutes.
Criminal charges: In extreme cases, intentional fraud could lead to criminal investigations.