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

CBS argues the lawsuit is a First Amendment violation, as Trump alleges deceptive editing of Kamala Harris' interview influenced the 2024 election.

Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, has filed two motions to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit regarding a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
Trump claims CBS engaged in election interference by allegedly editing Harris' answers to favor her during the 2024 presidential race, a charge CBS denies.
CBS released the full transcript and footage of the interview, asserting the edits were standard for clarity and did not distort the content.
Paramount contends the lawsuit violates the First Amendment, describing it as an attempt to punish constitutionally protected editorial decisions, and is seeking to move the case to New York from Texas.
The lawsuit’s outcome could impact Paramount’s planned merger with Skydance Media, which requires regulatory approval from Trump-appointed FCC officials.