Paramount Considers Settling $10 Billion Trump Lawsuit Over CBS News Interview With Kamala Harris Amid Merger Review

Jan 17, 2025, 07:42 PM

Paramount executives have been discussing the possibility of settling a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against CBS News over an interview with Kamala Harris. The discussions are part of broader efforts to reduce tensions as Paramount navigates a challenging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) review of its proposed merger with Skydance. The lawsuit, which stems from a '60 Minutes' episode on January 12 about Gaza that raised red flags, is seen as a potential hurdle in the merger process, with incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr indicating a close scrutiny of CBS News in relation to the deal. The lawsuit claims election interference.