CBS, Paramount to pay Trump $16 MILLION over Kamala's edited 60 Minutes interview

CBS parent company Paramount has agreed to pay President Donald Trump a multi-million dollar settlement after CBS' 60 Minutes was accused of deceptively editing an interview with then–Vice President Kamala Harris to influence voters in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election.

According to Fox News, Trump will receive $16 million upfront. The money is expected to cover legal fees, case-related expenses, and potential contributions to Trump’s future presidential library or charitable efforts, at his discretion.

In addition to the cash settlement, the outlet reported that CBS is anticipated to allocate a significant sum — reportedly in the mid-eight-figure range — toward conservative-friendly public service announcements, advertisements, or similar messaging. Paramount management has disputed this portion of the settlement.

The agreement also includes a sweeping editorial change known internally as the “Trump Rule”: CBS will now be required to release full, unedited transcripts of interviews with presidential candidates promptly going forward.