The legal battle between Paramount Global and President Trump intensifies as Trump’s team rejects a $15 million settlement over CBS News’ alleged deceptive editing. Trump demands over $25 million and a formal apology, intensifying tensions. Meanwhile, Paramount braces for negotiation fallout with board restructuring plans.
Settlement Controversies Unfold
Paramount Global’s offer of $15 million aims to resolve a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against CBS News. Trump’s team remains unsatisfied, pushing for more than $25 million and a formal apology.
🚨 WSJ: Paramount, owner of CBS, has offered Trump $15M to settle his lawsuit against the company for deceitfully editing Kamala Harris’s 60 Minutes interview.
Trump reportedly wants more than $25 million AND an apology from CBS News.
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— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) May 28, 2025
A potential countersuit looms as Trump’s team alleges media bias in CBS’s news coverage. This signifies the unwavering friction between media corporations and political figures.
Board Restructuring Amidst Legal Tension
Amidst the legal tensions, Paramount plans to nominate three new directors to its board, following the resignation of one current director.
PARAMOUNT AND CBS NEWS VIOLATING BRIBERY LAWS?…. Senators Probe Paramount Global Over Trump Lawsuit Settlement: Allegations of Bribery and Threats to Press Freedom
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The resignation of Bill Owens, “60 Minutes” executive producer, heightens the complexities of the media-political landscape. He stepped down due to disputes over editorial independence.
Wider Implications on Media-Political Dynamics
Trump’s initial lawsuit claimed $10 billion for deceptive editing of an interview with Kamala Harris. The amended lawsuit increased the claim to $20 billion.
Ongoing negotiations and restructuring draw attention to media and political sector antagonism. This underscores the significant and tumultuous relationships these entities share.
Sources:
https://www.newsmatwitter.com/newsfront/donald-trump-paramount-lawsuit/2025/05/28/id/1212729/
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PARAMOUNT AND CBS NEWS VIOLATING BRIBERY LAWS?…. Senators Probe Paramount Global Over Trump Lawsuit Settlement: Allegations of Bribery and Threats to Press Freedom
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