Paramount Settles Donald Trump Lawsuit, Clearing Path For Skydance Merger; $16M Payment But No Apology In ’60 Minutes’ Affair
DeadlineWednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:24:55 AM
Paramount Global has finally settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump over a contentious 60 Minutes segment, agreeing to pay $16 million without issuing an apology. The resolution removes a legal hurdle that had been delaying Paramount’s planned merger with Skydance Media, a deal that’s been in the works for a while. The announcement came late Tuesday night, suggesting both sides were eager to move on.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about the money—it’s about clearing the deck for a major media deal. The Skydance merger could reshape Paramount’s future, and lingering lawsuits like Trump’s were an unwelcome distraction. The lack of an apology is telling; it suggests Paramount wasn’t willing to admit fault, even if they were willing to pay to make the problem go away. For the industry, it’s a reminder of how legal battles can complicate big corporate moves, and how quickly they can vanish when both sides want out.
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