


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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Overview
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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The interview was nominated in the 'outstanding edited interview' category, highlighting its editorial crafting, despite Trump's claims of deceptive editing[1][4][5].
Paramount Global has drafted an acceptable settlement amount not disclosed publicly, though Trump initially sought $20 billion. Reports suggest discussions may involve a $15-20 million settlement[3][5].
Former '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens resigned, citing corporate restrictions and an inability to manage the show objectively amid the lawsuit[3][5].
The FCC, under Trump-appointed leadership, is investigating the editing of the Harris interview, adding regulatory pressure to CBS[5].
Many CBS News staff oppose settling, viewing it as capitulation to Trump's baseless claims, while corporate leadership pursues mediation[5].
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