In a dramatic twist in the media vs. Trump saga, CBS parent company Paramount has settled a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview that aired in October. The interview, featuring then-Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, raised eyebrows after claims it was edited to favor one side in a heated election campaign. 🤔
Paramount agreed to pay $16 million—with funds allocated to Trump\'s future presidential library—without issuing any apology or statement of regret. Trump initially demanded damages of $10 billion, later amending his claim to $20 billion, alleging the edits violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
As part of the settlement, Paramount also committed to releasing transcripts of future interviews with U.S. presidential candidates, subject to necessary redactions for legal and national security reasons. This move aims to boost transparency in political reporting.
This case joins a series of high-profile settlements in which prominent media outlets have faced legal challenges from Trump. Similar resolutions were reached by ABC News and Meta Platforms, highlighting ongoing tensions between political figures and the press.
With Paramount also preparing for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, this settlement may help clear the path as the company faces heightened regulatory scrutiny. Stay tuned as this media drama continues to unfold in an era where the battle between politics and the press shows no signs of slowing down! 📺✨
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Paramount settles lawsuit with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview
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