President Donald Trump has declared victory in his high-profile lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and parent company Paramount, securing a combined settlement exceeding $36 million. The case stemmed from alleged deceptive editing of a Kamala Harris interview during the 2020 election campaign.
- Trump secured a $16 million cash settlement from CBS/Paramount.
- An additional $20 million is expected from the new owners in ad slots and programming.
- The lawsuit centered on editing of the Kamala Harris interview aired during the 2020 campaign.
- Trump celebrated the win on Truth Social and warned mainstream media of future legal actions.
- The settlement marks another legal victory for Trump against major news outlets.
The Big Picture
Former President Trump filed the lawsuit claiming that 60 Minutes and CBS intentionally edited an election-period interview with Kamala Harris in a misleading manner. According to Trump, the segment was crafted to deceive the American public and manipulate political sentiment.
Settlement Details
On Tuesday, Trump confirmed via Truth Social that CBS and Paramount have paid $16 million as part of the legal resolution. He further stated that the new ownership of the media giant has agreed to provide an estimated $20 million worth of advertising slots, public service announcements, or programming visibility, bringing the total value of the win to over $36 million.
Trump’s Statement
What It Means
This latest legal triumph adds to Trump’s growing record of successful lawsuits against media companies. It also sends a strong message to other major outlets that the former president is willing to pursue legal remedies for what he claims are deliberate efforts to distort truth and influence public perception.
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