Trump, Paramount Global Near Settlement in $20B ’60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

President Trump is engaged in active settlement discussions with Paramount Global over his $20 billion lawsuit alleging deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump claims the interview was heavily tampered with to mislead viewers and that it caused financial harm to his media holdings, including Truth Social. Paramount has offered $15 million to settle, but Trump’s team has rejected this offer, seeking at least $25 million and an apology from 60 Minutes. Both parties have requested extensions on court deadlines to continue mediation, with Paramount also seeking FCC approval for its merger with Skydance Media. CBS and Paramount deny the allegations, stating the editing was standard industry practice and have provided transcripts and footage to the FCC, which is reviewing the matter under its news distortion authority. The lawsuit and its settlement talks have created tension within CBS, with some fearing damage to the network’s reputation if an apology is issued.