How Trump sued CBS and won: The ’60 Minutes’ settlement that rocked the media world, explained

President Donald Trump sued CBS News and its parent company, Paramount Global, in October 2024 over an interview on “60 Minutes” with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump accused the outlet of deceptive editing and election interference. 

The lawsuit and its subsequent settlement have far-reaching implications and set off a fierce debate about media ethics and accountability, as well as corporate interference.

Fox News Digital breaks down exactly what happened — from the final payout to speculation as to why Paramount settled and what blowback the lawsuit has received since. 

What happened:

October 8, 2024: CBS ’60 Minutes’ airs two different answers from former Vice President Kamala Harris to the same question | Watch

October 18, 2024: Former FCC commissioner explains if CBS News could be in hot water over editing | Watch

October 20, 2024: CBS breaks its silence over editing allegations

October 31, 2024: Trump sues CBS News for $10 billion alleging ‘deceptive doctoring’ of Harris’ ’60 Minutes’ interview

February 5, 2025: FCC releases CBS News’ raw ’60 Minutes’ transcript

April 14, 2025: Trump lashes out at CBS News and “60 Minutes”

April 23, 2025: “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens abruptly quits

May 9, 2025: Paramount, CBS News’ parent company, faces mounting pressure

May 29, 2025: Trump rejects Paramount’s $15 million offer to settle CBS News lawsuit

July 1, 2025: Paramount, CBS pay eight figures, change editorial policy in settlement | Watch

July 7, 2025: CBS parent company sparks massive outrage with Trump lawsuit settlement

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