By Dominick Mastrangelo, TheHill.com, 7-2-25
Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News and one of the largest media conglomerates in the United States, has agreed to settle a high-profile lawsuit brought by President Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview with former vice president Kamala Harris that aired last fall.
The settlement comes after months of legal sparring and tension between the two sides…. The agreement is worth a reported $16 million and will be paid to the president’s future presidential library and not Trump himself.
As part of the agreement, Paramount said “60 Minutes” will release transcripts of future interviews with eligible U.S. presidential candidates after they air, subject to redactions as required for legal or national security concerns.
The settlement does not include a statement of apology or regret. » Read More