President Donald Trump has dismissed a $15 million settlement proposed by Paramount related to a lawsuit over the coverage of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Despite legal experts deeming the suit meritless, Trump's legal team is reportedly seeking over $25 million along with an apology from CBS News. This legal action is emblematic of Trump’s broader confrontational approach towards media companies, having previously settled similar suits with others. Meanwhile, Paramount's Shari Redstone is also engaged in high-stakes negotiations to sell the company, which could affect the outcome of Trump's ongoing litigation.
Legal experts have widely mocked the lawsuit as meritless, indicating that many believe Trump’s claims lack substantial legal ground.
Trump's team is demanding more than $25 million in settlement along with an apology from CBS News, showcasing a pattern of litigative assertiveness.
The lawsuit against Paramount is part of a broader trend where Trump has filed multiple lawsuits against media companies, seeking settlements and apologies.
Shari Redstone, who controls Paramount, is currently maneuvering a significant deal to sell the company to Skydance Media, pending regulatory approval.
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