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Colbert Slams Paramount's $16M Trump Settlement as Bribe

7/15/2025

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Stephen Colbert took a bold stand against Paramount's staggering $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, labeling it a "big fat bribe." He raised alarms about the company's integrity and the looming influence of new owner Skydance, fearing it might stifle dissenting voices like his during the merger approval process.

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Stephen Colbert took a bold stand against Paramount's staggering $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, labeling it a "big fat bribe." He raised alarms about the company's integrity and the looming influence of new owner Skydance, fearing it might stifle dissenting voices like his during the merger approval process.