Donald Trump and CBS News are in a contentious legal battle over alleged deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking $20 billion in damages for election interference, claiming CBS's editing made Harris appear more coherent. A mediator has proposed a $20 million settlement, benefiting Trump's foundation, but negotiations are hindered by Trump's demand for an apology from CBS, which the network refuses. This ongoing dispute poses challenges for Paramount’s merger with Skydance Media as regulatory scrutiny increases from the FCC.
CBS has consistently denied wrongdoing, saying it simply aired a more concise version of Harris's answer rather than doctoring her comments.
The proposed settlement figure has been pushed by a mediator as negotiations stall over Trump’s insistence on an apology from CBS, which remains unyielding.
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