Trump Lawyers Confirm Settlement Talks With Paramount Over 60 Minutes Suit
Attorneys representing President Trump in his $20 billion lawsuit against CBS over the allegedly deceptive editing of a “60 Minutes” segment have requested an extension of court deadlines, citing active settlement discussions between the parties. According to reports from various news outlets, including Variety, Trump and Paramount have been engaged in ongoing settlement talks. In a recent filing in Texas federal court, lawyers for Trump, co-plaintiff Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, and attorneys for Paramount Global have requested an extension to court deadlines due to the ongoing mediation and settlement discussions.
The request includes moving Trump’s deadline to file a response to Paramount’s motion to compel from June 16 to June 30, 2025. The parties clarified that they are not seeking extensions for pending motions to dismiss. Reports suggest that Paramount is willing to pay millions to settle Trump’s lawsuit. Initially offering $15 million, Paramount’s offer was rejected by Trump’s legal team, who are pushing for at least $25 million and an apology from “60 Minutes.”
Trump filed the lawsuit against CBS just days before the 2024 presidential election, claiming that a “60 Minutes” interview with then-VP Kamala Harris violated Texas consumer protection laws by misleading voters and causing him personal financial harm. Initially seeking $10 billion in damages, Trump later amended the complaint to request at least $20 billion. The lawsuit has garnered attention from U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Ron Wyden, who warned Paramount’s controlling shareholder against a potential financial settlement with the president.
In response to Paramount’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, Trump’s legal team argued that the editing of the Harris interview by “60 Minutes” led to confusion and mental anguish among consumers, including Trump. They claimed that CBS’s actions constituted commercial speech and damaged the plaintiffs, asserting that the First Amendment does not protect the network from liability in this case.
The ongoing settlement discussions and legal proceedings surrounding Trump’s lawsuit against CBS continue to evolve, with both parties actively engaged in negotiations. As the case progresses, the outcome remains uncertain, with potential implications for both the media industry and the broader legal landscape.
