Stephen Colbert Trolls Corporate Bosses Amid Reports Of Trump Deal
Stephen Colbert, host of the “Late Show,” took a bold stance against his corporate parents on Tuesday in light of reports that Paramount, the owner of CBS, was on the verge of settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump.
Trump had filed a $20 billion lawsuit against the network last year over a “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, alleging that the interview was edited to portray her in a more favorable light.
Initially, CBS had indicated that they would fight the lawsuit, but the situation took a turn as Paramount, currently in the process of being sold, required approval from the Trump administration’s FCC to transfer the CBS broadcast license to the new owners, a process that had not yet been completed.
Recent reports suggested that Paramount was ready to settle the lawsuit with Trump for a sum of up to $50 million.
Several lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, cautioned against Paramount settling the lawsuit, citing concerns that it could potentially violate laws against bribery.
Colbert, in a satirical tone, addressed the situation and jokingly offered to testify on Trump’s behalf in the lawsuit for “50 million and one dollars” if Trump could outbid CBS.
To watch Colbert’s full monologue on this topic, click here.
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