The MAGA Assault on the Media Is Picking Up Steam
Briefly

The article discusses Paramount's negotiation of a settlement regarding Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against CBS's 60 Minutes. Trump's suit accuses the show of manipulating footage of Kamala Harris, suggesting it misrepresented her diplomatic skills. The article compares this to a previous settlement by ABC News regarding a similar claim, illustrating the contentious landscape between media outlets and political figures. It questions the validity of the claims and highlights the broader implications for media integrity when faced with politically charged litigation.
Trump's defamation suit against Paramount claims 60 Minutes manipulated interview footage to misrepresent Kamala Harris's diplomatic skills, a charge lacking in substantial merit.
The settlement of Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against CBS raises critical questions regarding media integrity and the implications of political narratives in news reporting.
Read at The Nation
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