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Trump's Lawsuit Against CBS Linked to Emmy-Nominated '60 Minutes' Interview on Harris

Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS stems from a controversially edited '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris, now nominated for an Emmy.

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The decision to award “60 Minutes” an Emmy nomination could provoke the anger of President Trump.
Despite Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit, ‘60 Minutes’ Receives Emmy Nomination for Editing of Harris Interview
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The fallout over the Harris interview still hangs over CBS News.
'60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy Award
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The fallout over the Harris interview still hangs over CBS News.
'60 Minutes' report that prompted Trump lawsuit is nominated for an Emmy Award
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It is difficult to put into words how bizarre and out of touch with the basic principals and processes of journalism his beef is.
Trump’s Latest Attack On The Press Involves Being Upset That They Cite Expert Sources
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President Trump's post today follows a long list of legal threats aimed at discouraging or penalizing independent reporting about the administration.
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Updated: May 1st, 2025, 6:27 PM ET

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President Trump has threatened legal action against The New York Times for its portrayal of his lawsuit against CBS over a controversial '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris. The segment, which Trump claims was deceptively edited, has been nominated for an Emmy Award for 'outstanding edited interview.' Tensions between CBS and Trump escalate as he seeks mediation discussions with Paramount Global for a potential $15-20 million settlement, which is complicated by the ongoing FCC investigation into the interview's editing. CBS executives oppose an apology to Trump, highlighting internal divisions as the Emmy awards approach in June.

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