Trump Secures $16M in Paramount Settlement

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $16 million settlement from CBS parent company, Paramount, stemming from a lawsuit regarding an interview with Kamala Harris. Trump anticipates an additional $20 million on the settlement, marking a significant legal victory against 60 Minutes and its affiliates.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-07-2025 00:05 IST | Created: 23-07-2025 00:05 IST
Trump Secures $16M in Paramount Settlement
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that CBS parent company, Paramount, disbursed $16 million as part of a legal settlement. The case was centered on a controversial interview with Kamala Harris that was aired by the network.

Paramount's settlement resolves a lawsuit Trump filed, which involved the widely broadcasted interview featuring former Vice President Harris. The settlement marks a notable resolution in the ongoing legal battle Trump initiated against media giants CBS, Paramount, and the '60 Minutes' program.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump celebrated what he termed a 'BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN,' announcing the imminent receipt of an additional $20 million from the network's new ownership.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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