In a recent legal development, President Donald Trump has broadened his lawsuit against CBS News to include its parent corporation, Paramount Global, as a defendant. This action is in response to the publication of unedited transcripts and footage from a “60 Minutes” interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS is accused of engaging in deceptive editing practices during the interview, which was broadcast in October 2024, according to the lawsuit.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr, requested the unedited materials as part of an investigation into potential news distortion. After receiving the request, the materials were made public. CBS News has asserted that the content that was published is a testament to the integrity of their broadcast, claiming that it was neither deceptive nor doctored.
In addition to including Paramount Global in the lawsuit, Trump’s legal team has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain all FCC records pertinent to the case, including those from former FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel. Representative Ronny Jackson has been added as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
According to reports, negotiations regarding settlements are currently underway between Paramount and Trump’s representatives. The ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and major media organizations are underscored by this legal battle, which raises concerns about the role of regulatory bodies in overseeing broadcast content and press freedom.