The “60 Minutes” correspondent who interviewed Kamala Harris reportedly grew emotional at a staff meeting Wednesday held after Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit in which President Donald Trump alleged that the interview was deceptively edited, according to journalist Oliver Darcy.  

Bill Whitaker, 73, appeared “teary-eyed” and “quite somber” in the meeting as he addressed his colleagues.

Correspondents Lesley Stahl and Sharyn Alfonsi also voiced frustration and dismay that the payout had been made.

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