US Edition
Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump CBS ‘60 Minutes' lawsuit
- On July 2, 2025, Paramount Global agreed to pay $16 million to settle President Trump's lawsuit over edits made to a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
- The lawsuit stemmed from Trump's claim that CBS deceptively edited Harris' answer, which he called 'horrendous' and election-threatening, to boost her chances in November 2024.
- CBS acknowledged editing the interview as routine and faced FCC scrutiny, with Chairman Carr ordering release of raw footage confirming the network's account amid a news distortion inquiry.
- The settlement includes a release of all claims against CBS reporting, with Paramount stating no money will go directly to Trump, allocating funds to his future presidential library, and promising transcript transparency.
- Paramount chose to settle to avoid costly litigation and ease FCC approval of its $8 billion Skydance sale, though the decision sparked criticism for ceding First Amendment ground and prompted executive departures.
484 Articles
484 Articles
Paramount to pay $16M to Trump for '60 Minutes' interview
NEW YORK — The fallout from Paramount's decision to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the editing of a CBS' "60 Minutes" interview seems certain to linger. Journalists are infuriated by the $16 million settlement, and a Democratic…
Paramount, the parent company of CBS, will pay $16 million to settle a legal dispute with US President Donald Trump, who accused the television network of editing an interview with Kamala Harris to promote her, a decision criticized by several Democratic lawmakers.
Sanders rips Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) lambasted Paramount Global’s decision on Wednesday to settle with President Donald Trump for $16 million over editing choices in CBS News’s 60 Minutes election special that made former Vice President Kamala Harris look more favorable. Sanders claimed independent media were under attack following the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit. “It is a dark day for freedom of the press. Paramount’s decision to settle with Trump will…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
