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Freedom of Press Foundation Threatens Paramount Over Trump Lawsuit

5/24/2025

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The Freedom of the Press Foundation has issued a stern warning to Paramount Global regarding President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit over CBS News' editing of a Kamala Harris interview. As a shareholder, the foundation threatens legal action if Paramount opts for a settlement, raising alarms about possible bribery tied to a merger with Skydance Media, a sentiment echoed by Democratic senators.

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The Freedom of the Press Foundation has issued a stern warning to Paramount Global regarding President Trump's $20 billion lawsuit over CBS News' editing of a Kamala Harris interview. As a shareholder, the foundation threatens legal action if Paramount opts for a settlement, raising alarms about possible bribery tied to a merger with Skydance Media, a sentiment echoed by Democratic senators.