Stephen Colbert publicly criticized Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump, labeling it a bribe and expressing offense as an employee. The lawsuit stemmed from Trump's claims of deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Colbert noted Paramount's initial stance that the lawsuit lacked merit and highlighted the settlement's association with Trump's legal fees. He also drew attention to the timing of the settlement concerning Paramount's impending merger with Skydance. Paramount's response to the lawsuit did not include an apology but humorously implied dignity could be bought for the settlement amount.
Colbert expressed his disbelief at Paramount's $16 million settlement, referring to it as a "big fat bribe," and stated he is offended as a proud employee of the network.
The settlement pertains to a lawsuit filed by Trump over alleged deceptive editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris, which Paramount called without merit.
Colbert pointed out that the settlement money would be used for Trump's legal fees and mentioned a potential connection to Paramount's merger with Skydance.
Paramount's response to the lawsuit did not include an apology, but rather a statement indicating they were maintaining their dignity, even humorously suggesting dignity could be 'purchased' for $16 million.
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