Negotiations for a $35 million settlement in the lawsuit between President Donald Trump and CBS have stalled significantly. Officials said the slowdown is due to Paramount’s concerns about a potential bribe perception during ongoing merger approvals with the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump’s lawsuit claims that CBS News’ “60 Minutes” deceptively edited an interview with Kamala Harris, but CBS denies the allegations.
Paramount has authorized a $15 million offer for settlement, reflective of Disney’s previous settlement with Trump, but has not finalized any deal. If settlement talks fail, the case may soon enter the discovery phase, which could be costly for Paramount.
