Trump Expands CBS Lawsuit, Seeks $20 Billion Over '60 Minutes' Interview Edits

President Trump claims CBS manipulated Kamala Harris's interview to harm his media ventures and influence the 2024 election.

President Trump has doubled the damages in his lawsuit against CBS to $20 billion, alleging deceptive edits in a 2024 '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
Trump accuses CBS of unfair competition, claiming the edits diverted viewership from his Truth Social platform and other media ventures.
The lawsuit cites the Federal Communications Commission's release of unedited transcripts, which Trump argues show manipulation to shield Harris from criticism.
CBS maintains its edits were due to time constraints and has sought to dismiss the case, citing First Amendment protections for editorial decisions.
Settlement talks are reportedly underway as CBS parent Paramount Global seeks regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media, which could be impacted by the case.