Longtime '60 Minutes' reporter Lesley Stahl expressed anger and concern over Paramount Global chairwoman Shari Redstone's handling of President Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News. Stahl believes corporate pressure is infringing on journalistic freedom, citing the resignation of producer Bill Owens and the abrupt departure of CBS News president Wendy McMahon. Trump's lawsuit alleges election interference through deceitful editing of a Kamala Harris interview, which Stahl denies, calling it a 'frivolous lawsuit' intended to intimidate the press. Trump has rejected a $15 million settlement offer, demanding $25 million and an apology.
'60 Minutes' reporter Lesley Stahl says she's angry with CBS' Shari Redstone over Trump lawsuit
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Longtime '60 Minutes' reporter Lesley Stahl expressed anger and concern over Paramount Global chairwoman Shari Redstone's handling of President Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News. Stahl believes corporate pressure is infringing on journalistic freedom, citing the resignation of producer Bill Owens and the abrupt departure of CBS News president Wendy McMahon. Trump's lawsuit alleges election interference through deceitful editing of a Kamala Harris interview, which Stahl denies, calling it a 'frivolous lawsuit' intended to intimidate the press. Trump has rejected a $15 million settlement offer, demanding $25 million and an apology.
Trending- 1 Last October: Donald Trump sued CBS News and Paramount for $10 billion (later increased to $20 billion).
- 2 Weeks before the presidential election: Kamala Harris interview with Bill Whitaker aired on '60 Minutes'.
- 3 Friday (recent): Lesley Stahl discussed the lawsuit on The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast. Trump rejected a $15 million settlement offer, demanding $25 million and an apology.
- Internal turmoil at CBS News
- Concerns about journalistic independence and First Amendment rights
- Ongoing legal battle between Trump and CBS/Paramount
- Potential settlement or merger implications
What: Lesley Stahl, a '60 Minutes' reporter, expressed anger at Paramount Global chairwoman Shari Redstone over corporate pressure on CBS News regarding Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit, which alleges deceitful editing of a Kamala Harris interview.
When: Friday (Stahl discussed lawsuit, Trump rejected settlement), Last October (Trump sued CBS News and Paramount), Weeks before the presidential election (Kamala Harris interview aired).
Where: null
Why: Trump sued CBS News for alleged election interference through editing. Stahl believes the lawsuit is frivolous and intended to intimidate the press, and she is concerned about corporate interference in journalistic independence.
How: Trump filed a lawsuit. CBS/Paramount are negotiating a settlement. Stahl voiced her concerns publicly.