Paramount Considers Settlement in Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Over CBS '60 Minutes' Segment
The lawsuit, widely deemed frivolous by legal experts, could impact Paramount's merger with Skydance Media as FCC scrutiny intensifies.
- Paramount Global is reportedly in settlement talks with Donald Trump over his lawsuit alleging deceptive editing in a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign.
- The lawsuit, filed under Texas consumer protection laws, has been dismissed by legal experts as meritless and inconsistent with First Amendment protections.
- Paramount's potential willingness to settle is linked to its desire to secure FCC approval for its multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance Media, which requires the transfer of CBS broadcast licenses.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, has requested full transcripts and footage from the Harris interview, raising concerns about political pressure on media organizations.
- CBS News staff and First Amendment advocates have expressed outrage over the potential settlement, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for press freedom and journalistic integrity.

































