US EditionParamount has offered $15 million to settle CBS lawsuit, WSJ reports
- In October 2024, Donald Trump sued CBS News and Paramount Global for $20 billion over allegedly deceptive edits to a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris.
- Trump alleges the edited interview misled voters to favor Harris during the 2024 presidential race, invoking Texas' Deceptive Trade Practices Act in his claim.
- Paramount has proposed a $15 million settlement, but Trump declined, insisting on a higher amount of $25 million along with a formal apology, which has extended the negotiation process amid continuing legal threats.
- Two CBS executives, including 60 Minutes' long-time producer Bill Owens, resigned citing concerns over editorial independence amid internal conflicts from the lawsuit and settlement talks.
- The lawsuit and settlement attempts coincide with Paramount's push to secure regulatory approval for its Skydance merger, complicating the company’s strategic and legal position.
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Trump Throws Multi-Billion Dollar Tantrum
Sam Stein and Will Saletan discuss Trump’s $20 billion demand in lawsuit against CBS over 60 Minutes' interview edit of Kamala Harris, and the bizarre legal claims and plaintiffs behind it.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.Add …
Trump Rejects CBS Offer to Settle $20bn Election Interference Lawsuit.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: President Donald J. Trump rejected a $15 million settlement offer from CBS News in his $20 billion election interference lawsuit, demanding $25 million and a public apology for a deceptively edited Kamala Harris interview in 2024. Who’s Involved: President Trump, CBS News, Paramount Global, Skydance Media, and the FCC. Where & When: Arbitration negotiations, with the rejection reported on May 29, 2025. Impact: Trump’s…
Trump's Legal Battle with CBS: Media Icon Clashes Over Edited Interview
Trump's Legal Battle with CBS: Media Icon Clashes Over Edited Interview In a high-profile legal dispute, former US President Donald Trump has filed a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, accusing the network of editing a '60 Minutes' interview with Democratic contender Kamala Harris to his detriment. Trump's attorneys argue that the editing caused him 'mental anguish' and damaged his public image.Amid discussions of a potential settlement, two CBS e…
Trump Rejects $15M Settlement Offer From Paramount Over ‘Deceitful’ Kamala Interview
President Donald Trump is reportedly holding out on a $15 million settlement offer from Paramount Global, demanding more money and an apology. Paramount and Trump have been locked in negotiations for a month over a lawsuit the president filed last year against CBS News, which is overseen by Paramount. The media company has offered $15 million to settle the case, but Trump’s team rejected the offer, wanting at least $25 million and an apology for…
Trump rejects $15 million settlement from Paramount over CBS lawsuit: Report
President Donald Trump has turned down a $15 million settlement from Paramount Global to end his ongoing lawsuit against CBS News. The suit centers on Trump’s allegation that "60 Minutes" deceptively edited an interview with former Vice President Kamal Harris during the 2024 presidential race. According to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the offer on May 28, Trump is demanding $25 million and a public apology from CBS News. The law…
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