Paramount last week agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump to resolve his lawsuit against CBS News, stemming from the editing of a 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris before the 2024 election.
A Trump spokesman claimed the settlement holds “fake news media accountable,” but critics argue Paramount capitulated to a baseless lawsuit.
A recent Pew Research Center study of 30 major news outlets highlights a partisan divide in CBS News’ audience: 56% of Democrats trust it as a news source, compared to just 23% of Republicans.
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The settlement has sparked concerns about press freedom in the U.S. and speculation about Paramount’s motives, as the company awaits FCC approval for its merger with Skydance Media.
Pew Research also found that 85% of Americans believe news organizations are influenced by corporate interests, with 55% saying this influence is significant. Similarly, 86% see government and political influence, with 57% noting it as substantial.
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