Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Trump Praises Ellison Amid Paramount Merger and Settlement Talks
Former President Donald Trump is involved in a legal dispute with Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, which airs the '60 Minutes' show.
Trump is suing over how an interview was edited, claiming it was unfair.
While this is happening, a company called Skydance is trying to merge with Paramount.
Trump praised Skydance's CEO and mentioned he's in talks with Paramount to settle the lawsuit.
The government is also reviewing the merger to make sure everything is fair.
Donald Trump praised David Ellison, CEO of Skydance Media.
Trump's comments occurred as Skydance seeks approval for a merger with Paramount Global.
Trump is involved in settlement talks with Paramount Global regarding a lawsuit over a '60 Minutes' interview.
The lawsuit claims the '60 Minutes' edits were unfair and potentially damaging.
The FCC is reviewing the Skydance-Paramount transaction, with a 120-day informal review period concluded.
- Who
- Donald Trump, David Ellison, Paramount Global, '60 Minutes'.
- What
- Donald Trump commented on David Ellison and settlement talks.
- When
- Unspecified; The lawsuit began in October, 2024.
- Where
- Unspecified.
- Why
- Trump is in a lawsuit with Paramount and settlement talks as Skydance Media seeks merger approval.
Trump's Perspective
CBS/Legal Experts' Perspective
Fairness of Editing
Trump's Perspective
The edits to the '60 Minutes' interview were unfair and potentially damaging.
CBS/Legal Experts' Perspective
The edits were appropriate, as the show provided an unedited transcript.
- Related Parties
- Donald Trump, David Ellison, Paramount Global, '60 Minutes', FCC.
- Legal Action
- Trump filed a $20 billion lawsuit against Paramount and CBS
- Settlement Talks
- In progress
- Merger Review
- Pending FCC approval
- Review Period
- 120-day informal "shot clock" concluded