US EditionSen. Warren Wants an Investigation Into Paramount’s $16 Million Trump Settlement: ‘This Could Be Bribery in Plain Sight’
- Paramount Global agreed to pay $16 million to resolve a $20 billion legal claim filed by President Donald Trump related to a 60 Minutes interview in late June 2024.
- The settlement followed Paramount's mediation to placate Trump amid its $8 billion merger approval with Skydance requiring his administration's consent.
- Critics, including Senators Warren, Sanders, and Wyden, warned this deal might violate anti-bribery laws as the $16 million largely funds Trump's future presidential library.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concern that Paramount’s decision to yield to Donald Trump coincides with the company’s reliance on his administration’s consent for a multi-billion dollar merger, suggesting this situation may represent an obvious case of bribery.
- The settlement prompted demands for a thorough inquiry and the introduction of new laws aimed at curbing corrupt practices related to contributions made to presidential libraries, raising alarms about press freedom and transparency.
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As Elizabeth Warren calls for an investigation, staffers within the news division of the media giant have expressed a combination of disappointment and “acceptance” over a settlement with Donald Trump that was “out of their hands.”
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Dems Promise Bribery Charges Over Paramount Settlement
Paramount's settlement with President Donald Trump over allegations of selectively editing a taped interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris has several Democrats vowing to file federal bribery charges.
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