The Department of Homeland Security says CBS's "60 Minutes" program failed to include an "absurd bit of fraud" from the asylum application of a married father who was later deported. The agency claims the omitted detail was the man's assertion that he was gay.
Trump Administration Accuses CBS of Omitting 'Absurd Fraud' in 60 Minutes Segment
The Department of Homeland Security says CBS's 60 Minutes left out a claim of fraud in a deported father's asylum case.
Key takeaways
- DHS says CBS left out a claim of fraud from a deported father's asylum case.
- The omitted claim involved the man's statement that he was gay.
- The allegation concerns a profile aired on "60 Minutes".
Why it matters
The claim affects the deported individual and raises questions about media coverage of immigration cases.
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