'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley stated that a settlement between CBS/Paramount Global and Donald Trump in his lawsuit against the network would be 'very damaging' to their reputation. Trump sued Paramount Global over a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris in October 2024 and reportedly rejected a $15 million settlement offer, demanding $25 million and an apology. Pelley also commented on former producer Bill Owens' resignation, linking it to corporate meddling in editorial content.
'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warns a CBS settlement with Trump would be 'very damaging'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️'60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley stated that a settlement between CBS/Paramount Global and Donald Trump in his lawsuit against the network would be 'very damaging' to their reputation. Trump sued Paramount Global over a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris in October 2024 and reportedly rejected a $15 million settlement offer, demanding $25 million and an apology. Pelley also commented on former producer Bill Owens' resignation, linking it to corporate meddling in editorial content.
Trending- 1 October 2024: Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against Paramount Global over a '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris.
- 2 April 2025: Bill Owens resigned from '60 Minutes'.
- 3 Recent: Scott Pelley gave a commencement address at Wake Forest University.
- 4 Saturday (June 7, 2025): Scott Pelley spoke with CNN's Anderson Cooper about the lawsuit.
- Potential financial and reputational damage for CBS/Paramount
- Questions about journalistic independence
- Ongoing legal battle
What: '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warned against CBS settling a lawsuit with Donald Trump, stating it would be damaging to the company's reputation.
When: Saturday (June 7, 2025). Trump filed lawsuit in October 2024. Bill Owens resigned in April (2025). Pelley's commencement address was recent.
Where: Interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper; Wake Forest University (commencement speech).
Why: Trump sued CBS/Paramount Global over an interview with Kamala Harris. Pelley believes a settlement would harm journalistic independence and the company's reputation.
How: Pelley expressed his views during an interview with Anderson Cooper. Trump filed a lawsuit and rejected a settlement offer, demanding more money and an apology.