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Democratic Senators Urge Paramount to Reject Settlement in Trump’s CBS Lawsuit

As mediation progresses, lawmakers warn that settling the $20 billion suit would undermine press freedom and embolden attacks on the media.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn at the White House on April 3 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Nine Democratic senators, led by Bernie Sanders, have publicly called on Paramount Global to resist settling Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS over a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
  • Trump alleges the interview was deceptively edited to influence the 2024 presidential election, seeking $20 billion in damages under Texas consumer protection law.
  • Paramount is reportedly considering a settlement as it seeks regulatory approval for an $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, raising concerns about corporate influence on editorial independence.
  • The lawsuit has drawn widespread criticism from legal experts, who describe it as baseless and an attack on First Amendment protections.
  • The case has sparked internal strife at CBS, including the resignation of '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens, who cited concerns over corporate interference.