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CBS’s Norah O’Donnell Faces MAGA Backlash After Daring To Call POTUS ‘Mr. Trump’ During ‘60 Minutes’ Interview

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President Donald Trump appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, but attention quickly turned to how he was addressed. For most of the interview, journalist Norah O’Donnell called him “Mr. Trump,” and MAGA supporters were quick to voice their outrage online.

“It’s President Trump, not Mr. Trump. As usual 60 Minutes is showing Trump zero respect,” one viewer wrote.

Another added, “60 Minutes is a disgraceful excuse of a show. She is such a classless person who purposely keeps calling him Mr. Trump. Does anyone even watch this crappy show anymore if President Trump isn’t on?”

More joined in, adding their voices to the growing online debate.

The interview also raised concerns about Trump’s health. He recently had an MRI, and some viewers were shocked by how he looked.

“This is Trump on 60 Minutes right now. He looks absolutely awful. He’s incoherent, rambling, and looks like he’s dripping in sweat. This man is not well!” Democrat commentator Harry Sisson tweeted.

Another user asked, “On a scale of 1-10 how painful is watching Trump’s interview on 60 minutes?”

Trump covered a lot in the interview. He discussed his lawsuit against CBS over a 2025 interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. The suit initially demanded $10 billion but eventually settled for $16 million. Trump also mentioned Barry Weiss taking over as CBS News boss after Paramount’s acquisition.

Even with the online outrage, calling a president by their last name is not unusual. NPR has followed this style for decades. During Barack Obama’s first term, some listeners complained when the broadcaster referred to him as “Mr Obama.” NPR explained:

“Although many listeners find this second reference offensive, it is not a new policy. NPR has used ‘Mr.’ since the mid-1970s when President Gerald Ford was in office. The president is the only person whom NPR routinely refers to with the Mr. honorific on second reference. If NPR does a story, say on James Hamilton, an Ohio car dealer, he will be Hamilton on second reference, not Mr. Hamilton.”

In other words, calling Trump “Mr Trump” follows long-standing journalistic rules.

Featured image via YouTube screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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