CBS Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $20 Billion Lawsuit Over '60 Minutes' Interview

Paramount argues the lawsuit violates First Amendment protections and lacks legal basis, as Trump claims deceptive editing influenced the 2024 election.

CBS and its parent company, Paramount, filed motions in a Texas federal court to dismiss Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit over alleged deceptive editing of a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
Paramount's legal team asserts the lawsuit is an attack on the First Amendment, claiming it seeks to punish constitutionally protected editorial decisions and impose future restrictions on news organizations.
Trump's lawsuit alleges CBS engaged in election interference by editing Harris' responses to questions about the Gaza conflict, portraying her more favorably during the 2024 presidential election.
Paramount argues the case lacks jurisdiction in Texas and has requested the lawsuit either be dismissed or moved to a New York federal court, where CBS and its parent companies are based.
The lawsuit has raised concerns about potential settlement talks, as Paramount seeks federal approval for a merger with Skydance Media, while the FCC investigates the interview for alleged news distortion.

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