President Donald Trump has expanded his lawsuit against CBS News, alleging that the network deliberately edited an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris to protect her from criticism.
His legal team is now targeting CBS’s parent company, Paramount Global.
Key Facts:
- Trump’s lawsuit now includes Paramount Global, arguing that the alleged “news distortion” was broadcast on its streaming platform, Paramount+.
- The lawsuit accuses CBS News of deceptive editing to shield Harris from backlash over her interview responses.
- Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) joined as a plaintiff, claiming CBS’s actions misled the public.
- CBS aired different segments of Harris’ response to a question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in two separate broadcasts.
- The FCC, under Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, is investigating CBS for potential violations of its “news distortion” policy.
- CBS released the full transcript of an interview with Vice President JD Vance but initially refused to do the same for Harris.
- Paramount Global is reportedly considering settling the lawsuit ahead of its planned merger with Skydance Media.
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The Rest of The Story
Trump’s legal battle against CBS escalated after his attorneys obtained an unedited transcript of Harris’ “60 Minutes” interview.
The lawsuit claims CBS manipulated Harris’ answers to make her appear more coherent and to downplay her struggles in answering tough questions, such as the surge in illegal border crossings.
According to the transcript, Harris gave a lengthy and convoluted answer when asked about immigration, which critics labeled a “word salad.”
CBS reportedly aired a more polished version of her response during the primetime special, while another version aired on “Face the Nation.”
The lawsuit also focuses on Harris’ response regarding Netanyahu, where CBS allegedly split her answer into two separate broadcasts, creating a misleading portrayal of her stance.
Trump’s attorneys argue that this manipulation was designed to benefit the Democratic Party ahead of the 2024 election.
The FCC has now opened an investigation into CBS, and public comments are being solicited.
CBS has denied wrongdoing, and some network executives reportedly view the edits as an “unforced error.”
Meanwhile, Paramount Global, facing pressure from shareholders, is considering a settlement.
A resolution could be crucial, as Trump’s FCC has the authority to block Paramount’s multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance Media.
BREAKING: CBS News is now in settlement talks with President Trump to pay for the election interference they committed when they deceptively edited Kamala Harris's interview to make her look good.
They will pay MILLIONS!
Trump can't stop winning.
pic.twitter.com/auardejZYn— George (@BehizyTweets) January 31, 2025
Commentary
CBS and Paramount have been caught red-handed.
The evidence is overwhelming: they deliberately edited Kamala Harris’ interview to protect her from public scrutiny and to mislead voters.
If this wasn’t an attempt to influence the outcome of an election, then what was it?
This is exactly the kind of media manipulation that erodes public trust.
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Their best move at this point is to settle.
They have no real defense.
The raw footage proves that they cut and rearranged Harris’ answers to present her in a more favorable light.
They weren’t just reporting the news—they were shaping it to fit their political agenda.
🚨 #BREAKING: The FCC is now considering REVOKING CBS's broadcast license after deceptively editing Kamala Harris's 60 Minutes interview, per FCC Chair @BrendanCarrFCC
They're also investigating NBC for their last-second stunt of putting Kamala on SNL
pic.twitter.com/JHopfJaU6u— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 7, 2025
If they fight this in court, the damage to their reputation could be even worse.
The fact that CBS quickly released an unredacted transcript of an interview with Vice President JD Vance but stalled for months on Harris’ interview only proves their bias.
They weren’t concerned with journalistic integrity; they were trying to shield their favored candidate while making her opponent look bad.
This should serve as a warning to other media outlets.
The days of media giants controlling the narrative without consequences are coming to an end.
With the FCC investigating and public scrutiny mounting, CBS and Paramount are running out of options.
If they want to avoid a long and costly legal battle, they should settle now before this scandal costs them even more.
The Bottom Line
Trump’s lawsuit against CBS and Paramount raises questions about media bias and election interference.
With the FCC investigating and Paramount weighing a settlement, the case could have far-reaching consequences for media transparency and corporate accountability.
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