Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Trump and CBS in Talks to Settle '60 Minutes' Lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump is trying to settle a lawsuit with CBS over an interview that he says was edited unfairly.
Trump initially sued CBS, claiming the editing helped Kamala Harris during her election campaign.
He later increased the amount of money he was seeking.
CBS argues the interview was not deceptive and is protected.
Both sides are currently talking to each other to see if they can reach an agreement and asked the judge to give them time to do so.
Donald Trump and CBS-Paramount are in advanced settlement negotiations.
They requested a pause in court proceedings until July 3.
Trump sued CBS in October over a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
Trump initially sought damages, revising to $20 billion later.
CBS maintains the lawsuit is without merit and protected by the First Amendment.
- Who
- Donald Trump and CBS-Paramount Global are the involved parties.
- What
- Donald Trump and CBS-Paramount are in settlement negotiations regarding Trump's lawsuit against CBS.
- When
- Proceedings have been paused until July 3.
- Where
- The lawsuit is in federal court in Texas.
- Why
- To settle the lawsuit that Trump filed against CBS regarding a '60 Minutes' interview.
Trump's Perspective
CBS's Perspective
Interview Editing
Trump's Perspective
The '60 Minutes' interview was deceptively edited.
CBS's Perspective
The edits were not deceptive, and the broadcast is protected.
Merit of the Lawsuit
Trump's Perspective
The lawsuit has merit and seeks damages.
CBS's Perspective
The lawsuit is meritless.
- Plaintiff
- Donald Trump
- Defendant
- CBS (Paramount Global)
- Case Status
- Settlement Negotiations
- Requested Halt
- Until July 3
- Initial Damages Sought
- Unspecified
- Revised Damages Sought
- $20 Billion