Overview

• Jon Stewart criticized Trump’s legal and financial tactics on the Bill Simmons Podcast, warning they could undermine democratic institutions.
• Trump’s $20 billion defamation lawsuit against CBS News and Paramount, stemming from a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris, is still in mediation.
• Stewart accused major corporations, including ABC, Amazon, and Facebook, of paying millions in 'protection money' to avoid punitive actions from Trump.
• CBS executives and editors reportedly resigned after being asked to apologize as part of a potential settlement with Trump.
• Stewart likened Trump’s actions to organized crime tactics, expressing concern over their impact on press independence and corporate governance.