CBS, Paramount Forced to Pay Trump Massive 8-Figure Settlement for Deceptively Editing ’60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris Interview
Settlement Details - Paramount and CBS had to pay millions to President Trump and change editorial policy in a settlement. - Trump filed a $20 billion lawsuit against Paramount for editing a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris. - Settlement amount could exceed $30 million. - Trump will receive $16 million upfront for legal fees and charitable contributions. - Additional funds in the mid-eight figures allocated for supporting conservative causes through advertisements and public announcements. Changes in Editorial Policy - CBS agreed to update editorial standards. - A new rule was established: full, unedited transcripts of presidential candidate interviews must be released quickly. - This rule is referred to as the “Trump Rule. ” Background of the Lawsuit - Trump initially sued CBS News for $10 billion, which later increased to $20 billion. - The lawsuit claims CBS's actions caused harm to Trump and his campaign. - Claims of "deceptive broadcasting conduct" a...