Posted on 07/03/2025 9:41:45 AM PDT by Navy Patriot
Trump’s lawsuit alleged CBS edited Harris’s response to the Israel question "to make her look better" and that the action amounted to "election interference."
The lawsuit said CBS deceptively aired the edited, more polished version on "60 Minutes" and a different, rambling one on "Face the Nation."
Trump's lawsuit framed this as not just political bias, but as a form of commercial deception under Texas’s Deceptive Trade Practices‑Consumer Protection Act, arguing that CBS's editing gave Harris an unfair advantage.
"With this record settlement, President Donald J. Trump delivers another win for the American people as he, once again, holds the Fake News media accountable for their wrongdoing and deceit," said a spokesperson for Trump's legal team, the New York Post reported.
"CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle," the spokesperson continued. "President Trump will always ensure that no one gets away with lying to the American People as he continues on his singular mission to Make America Great Again."
One of the most important impacts on U.S. presidential elections of the Trump vs. Paramount lawsuit is the so-called "Trump Rule." CBS News and its affiliates agreed to make unedited interview transcripts, or, if necessary, full recordings, of presidential candidates, public.
One current "60 Minutes" employee who spoke with Reuters said that during a call Wednesday, newsroom staff expressed "widespread distress" about the settlement and concerns about the future of the CBS News prime time news magazine and its brand of journalism.
The staffer, who requested anonymity to speak publicly about his employer, said that while CBS News avoided the worst outcome in its settlement with Trump — an apology — the agreement nonetheless sets a "horrible precedent" in agreeing to make public transcripts of future interviews with presidential candidates.
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I think it further damages their reputation by agreeing to pay a monetary settlement while bragging about not having to apologize. Most people see right through that bs.
Maybe they shouldnt lie
Of course it hurts their reputation, and their bank account - almost 20 million doesn't grow on trees.
It's "brand of journalism" is finished
Well, I try to see issues from both sides. And I see their side - and it is exposed for the corruption that it is.
IMO, they’ve been trying to destroy people for decades to get ratings. There was even an article I read about 20 years ago about what to do when 60 minutes wants to interview you: Don’t agree to and if they stick a mic in your face, don’t say a word.
It should be that easy.
“ Well, I try to see issues from both sides. And I see their side - and it is exposed for the corruption that it is.”
Ya. That’s both sides.
They are being treated fairly. The trial saw to that.
It was for peanuts amount of money.
They are being treated fairly. The trial saw to that.
Not a chance. But the new 'Trump rule' could end up having implications with other networks and for reporting well beyond this administration... hopefully.
If the Corporation wants to protect itself, purchase Liability Insurance to protect themselves from stupid staff members who commit crimes because of personal grievances.
Is the CBS building very tall ? They could join hands and jump , just an idea
I think it's ideally suited for "affordable" housing!
For later
“the agreement nonetheless sets a “horrible precedent” in agreeing to make public transcripts of future interviews with presidential candidates.”
Why would an honest organization object to making transcripts public?
CBS shills shoud be asked that question when they are "debriefed" at Gitmo.
Only in the American news media would they be panicked that they would be required to publish facts.
Point made!
Pure B. S. They threw a dang election and got off with a $16 million fine. They are crying crocodile tears.
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