Freedom of the Press Foundation Threatens Legal Action if Paramount Settles With Trump Over 60 Minutes Interview

Freedom of the Press Foundation has warned Shari Redstone, Paramount’s CEO, that the company may face legal action if it accepts a settlement in a lawsuit involving its CBS subsidiary and President Trump. The group accuses Paramount of potentially bribing under the First Amendment, calling the proposed deal "an affront to democracy" and citing a possible violation of the business judgment rule. Political analysts warn that any settlement could be seen as influencing Trump administration officials, raising concerns about compliance with election laws.