Paramount Settles '60 Minutes' Lawsuit with Trump for $16 Million

Jul 2, 2025 United States United States Legal/Politics
Paramount Settles '60 Minutes' Lawsuit with Trump for $16 Million

Paramount settles lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16 million over a '60 Minutes' interview dispute. The settlement avoids a trial over unaired footage.

Paramount Settles '60 Minutes' Lawsuit with Trump for $16 Million

Paramount Global has reached a settlement with Donald Trump, agreeing to pay him $16 million to resolve a lawsuit stemming from a '60 Minutes' interview.

Details of the Settlement

The dispute centered on the broadcast of unaired footage and alleged breaches of contract. Trump's legal team argued that the network violated an agreement regarding the use of the interview material.

The settlement avoids a potentially lengthy and public trial, with both sides likely aiming to minimize further legal costs and reputational damage. The terms of the settlement have not been fully disclosed.

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