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On social media, many shared their opinions, ranging for echos of Trump's sentiments to questioning what the revelation meant for the program going forward.
Many news media observers opined on the interview. Some lauded Bill Whitaker for his pointed questions to the presidential candidate, while others questioned the motives of the 60 Minutes correspondent.
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