Former President Donald Trump and Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, will enter mediation to resolve a $20 billion lawsuit filed by Trump. The lawsuit stems from a '60 Minutes' interview broadcast in 2024 that Trump alleges constituted election interference. Trump claims the interview was unfairly biased and intended to damage his presidential campaign.
The lawsuit seeks $20 billion in damages. Mediation is a process where a neutral third party assists both sides in reaching a mutually agreeable settlement. If mediation fails, the case could proceed to trial. Both sides have agreed to attempt mediation before pursuing further legal action. The specific details of the interview in question and the alleged bias have been points of contention between Trump and CBS since the broadcast aired.
Trump and CBS Parent Company to Mediate $20B Lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump and Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, are headed to mediation in a $20 billion lawsuit. Trump claims CBS interfered in the 2024 election with its broadcast of a '60 Minutes' interview. He alleges the interview was biased and damaging to his campaign. Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a resolution.