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Steve Kroft Slams Trump's Settlement as 'Shakedown'

7/9/2025

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Steve Kroft took a bold stance on The Daily Show, denouncing Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump as a "tribute to the king." He voiced deep worries for the 60 Minutes team, highlighting their fears about job security and First Amendment rights. Kroft labeled the lawsuit a "shakedown," suggesting it was a maneuver to smooth a merger with Skydance Media.

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Steve Kroft took a bold stance on The Daily Show, denouncing Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump as a "tribute to the king." He voiced deep worries for the 60 Minutes team, highlighting their fears about job security and First Amendment rights. Kroft labeled the lawsuit a "shakedown," suggesting it was a maneuver to smooth a merger with Skydance Media.