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Trump's $20 Billion Lawsuit Against CBS Sparks Legal Showdown

6/26/2025

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President Donald Trump is taking a bold stand with a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global, alleging election interference from a skewed interview with Kamala Harris. CBS has dismissed the lawsuit as "meritless" and is pushing for dismissal. Tensions rise as settlement talks falter, with Trump turning down a $15 million offer, leaving CBS wary of the legal fallout.

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President Donald Trump is taking a bold stand with a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global, alleging election interference from a skewed interview with Kamala Harris. CBS has dismissed the lawsuit as "meritless" and is pushing for dismissal. Tensions rise as settlement talks falter, with Trump turning down a $15 million offer, leaving CBS wary of the legal fallout.