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Dan Rather Slams Paramount's $16M Trump Settlement, Warns Press Freedom

7/4/2025

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Dan Rather condemned Paramount Global's $16 million settlement with the Trump administration regarding a "60 Minutes" report, labeling it a "sad day for journalism." He deemed the lawsuit frivolous and voiced deep concerns for press freedom, urging news organizations to remain steadfast in holding power accountable amidst mounting pressures.

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Dan Rather condemned Paramount Global's $16 million settlement with the Trump administration regarding a "60 Minutes" report, labeling it a "sad day for journalism." He deemed the lawsuit frivolous and voiced deep concerns for press freedom, urging news organizations to remain steadfast in holding power accountable amidst mounting pressures.