US President Donald Trump is set to appear on CBS’s “60 Minutes” this Sunday (November 2, 2025), marking his first interview with the program since settling a high-profile legal dispute.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The return signals a possible truce between the President and the network, a shift influenced by recent corporate changes.
The Lawsuit and Settlement
- The Dispute: Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS’s parent company, Paramount Global, alleging that “60 Minutes” deceptively edited an interview with his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, during the 2024 campaign.
- The Resolution: Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle the lawsuit. Neither side admitted wrongdoing, but the settlement ended months of legal friction.
A New Era at CBS News
The improved relationship comes on the heels of a corporate shakeup at Paramount Global.
- New Leadership: Earlier this year, David Ellison took control of the media conglomerate after his Skydance Media merged with Paramount. Ellison is the son of billionaire and Trump supporter Larry Ellison.
- New Editorial Direction: The new ownership signals a potential editorial shift. Paramount also recently acquired journalist Bari Weiss’s independent outlet, The Free Press, and installed her as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News. This move is seen by many as an effort to bring a more centrist voice to the network and improve relations with conservative audiences.
Trump was interviewed by CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, and the segment will air on the upcoming Sunday broadcast.
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