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Paramount Trump Lawsuit Settlement: $16 Million
- Paramount Global has reached an agreement in principle to pay former President Donald Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit regarding a CBS News interview with then-Vice President...
- Trump's lawsuit stemmed from a "60 Minutes" interview with Harris.
- CBS News defended the broadcast, asserting that it was neither doctored nor deceitful, the Journal reported.
Paramount Global will pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit concerning a CBS News interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement, a significant development, arises from Trump’s claim of deceptive editing, initially seeking $20 billion in damages. CBS News defended its broadcast,adding another layer to this complex legal battle. This settlement may resolve a significant overhang for Paramount and its takeover by Skydance. This breaking news, reported by News Directory 3, unravels the implications for the media giant. The settlement’s structure includes funds directed to Trump’s future presidential libary. Discover what’s next for Paramount’s future.
Paramount Global Settles Trump Lawsuit Over Harris Interview
Updated July 2, 2025
Paramount Global has reached an agreement in principle to pay former President Donald Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit regarding a CBS News interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. The media giant’s shares are up slightly in premarket trading Wednesday.
Trump’s lawsuit stemmed from a “60 Minutes” interview with Harris. He alleged that CBS News deceptively edited the interview to portray her more favorably. The former president initially sought $20 billion in damages, according to The Wall Street Journal.
CBS News defended the broadcast, asserting that it was neither doctored nor deceitful, the Journal reported.
The New York Times reported that some Paramount executives viewed the legal action as a potential obstacle to the company’s acquisition by Skydance, a Hollywood studio. The Paramount Global settlement will be paid to Trump’s future presidential library after deducting legal fees.
What’s next
The settlement,while resolving the immediate legal challenge,could pave the way for a smoother takeover process for Paramount Global and its future with skydance.