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Trump Files $20 Billion Lawsuit Against CBS's '60 Minutes'

5/6/2025

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CBS's "60 Minutes" is embroiled in a staggering $20 billion lawsuit from Trump, who claims the show deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris. As the stakes escalate, the program remains undeterred, drawing parallels between Trump's executive orders against law firms and mob tactics, while Paramount navigates potential settlement talks amidst a merger with Skydance Media.

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CBS's "60 Minutes" is embroiled in a staggering $20 billion lawsuit from Trump, who claims the show deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris. As the stakes escalate, the program remains undeterred, drawing parallels between Trump's executive orders against law firms and mob tactics, while Paramount navigates potential settlement talks amidst a merger with Skydance Media.