Trump Wins $16M in CBS Lawsuit Settlement
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Paramount Global settled a lawsuit with President Donald Trump for $16 million. The suit, filed in October 2024, alleged CBS News deceptively edited a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris.

Trump claimed the edits favored the Democratic Party. The settlement, announced on July 2, 2025, avoids a trial and includes no apology from Paramount.

Lawsuit Allegations

Trump has initiated a lawsuit in Amarillo, Texas, claiming CBS broadcasted two versions of an interview with Harris. These versions reportedly depicted her giving varying answers to a question regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Trump initially sought $10 billion, later raising the claim to $20 billion. He argued the edits violated Texas consumer protection laws.

CBS called the lawsuit “completely without merit” and sought dismissal.

The lawsuit argues that CBS, through its program 60 Minutes, maliciously edited Harris’s interview — at the time she was the US vice-president and a Democratic presidential candidate — to deliberately favor the Democratic party during the election. Trump, when campaigning last year, mentioned revoking CBS’s broadcasting license if he were to be elected.

Additionally, the lawsuit accuses CBS of airing two different interview versions where Harris seems to offer distinct responses to the same Israel-Hamas war question. CBS has countered that the lawsuit is “completely without merit” and requested its dismissal by a judge. —The Guardian

Settlement Details

Paramount agreed to pay $16 million, allocated to Trump’s future presidential library or charitable causes. The settlement includes Trump’s legal fees.

CBS also committed to releasing transcripts of future presidential candidate interviews, with possible redactions for legal or national security reasons.

This policy, dubbed the “Trump Rule,” aims to increase transparency. A Trump legal team spokesperson called the settlement “another win for the American people.”

Social Media Reaction

The settlement sparked discussion on X. Breanna Morello posted on July 2, 2025, detailing the agreement.

Morello’s post highlighted claims of an additional sum for conservative causes, though Paramount disputes this allocation.

Broader Context

The Trump CBS Settlement coincides with Paramount’s $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, pending Federal Communications Commission approval.

The FCC, led by Trump appointee Brendan Carr, is reviewing the deal. Some lawmakers, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, warned the settlement might violate bribery laws.

They argued it could influence Trump’s administration. Paramount maintains the lawsuit and merger are unrelated.

Media Industry Impact

The settlement follows similar media concessions. ABC News paid Trump $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit. Meta Platforms paid $25 million over Trump’s account suspension.

CBS News staff expressed concerns about editorial integrity. The agreement, finalized after mediation began in April 2025, reflects ongoing tensions between media and the Trump administration.

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