An unnamed source inside Paramount said, “This could be one of the most expensive defamation suits in U.S. history.”
Legal experts suggest the case hinges on CBS’s past investigative segments on Trump’s tax returns and January 6th. Some of the episodes reportedly featured anonymous sources and unverifiable claims.
Trump’s lawyers argue the coverage caused measurable harm to his business empire and public image. They also accuse CBS of engaging in a “coordinated media hit job” ahead of the 2020 election.
The rumored $20 billion figure includes damages for reputational harm, lost business opportunities, and emotional distress. Although the number hasn’t been confirmed, it’s caused ripples across the television and legal industries.
60 Minutes staff were reportedly furious when news of the potential settlement leaked before internal discussions. One producer told a reporter, “We had no idea this was even being negotiated behind closed doors.”
CBS’s legal team has declined to comment, citing “ongoing litigation” and corporate policy.
However, insiders claim they’ve already begun assembling their own counter-narrative for damage control.
