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Senators Urge Paramount to Reject Settlement in Trump Lawsuit Over Press Freedom Concerns

As mediation progresses, Democratic senators warn that settling a meritless lawsuit could embolden attacks on the First Amendment.

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

  • President Trump’s $20 billion lawsuit accuses CBS News of deceptively editing a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris during the 2024 campaign.
  • Paramount Global is engaged in mediation with Trump and is reportedly prepared to settle to secure FCC approval for its $8 billion Skydance merger.
  • Nine Democratic senators, led by Bernie Sanders, have publicly urged Paramount to reject any settlement, calling the lawsuit baseless and a threat to press freedom.
  • Legal experts widely consider Trump’s lawsuit meritless, with strong First Amendment protections likely favoring CBS News in court.
  • Reports suggest Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, is weighing the potential financial gains of the merger against the broader implications for media independence.