Paramount offered $15 million to settle the CBS lawsuit, but Trump wants more #
Ex-president's team threatens new lawsuit if they don't get a better settlement ##
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1. The essence of the conflict
Media giant Paramount Global has offered to pay \$15 million in an out-of-court settlement of a lawsuit related to its merger with CBS. However, according to sources close to the negotiations, former US President Donald Trump and his team consider this amount insufficient. They claim that the real damage from the alleged violations was much higher and demand an increase in the amount of compensation.
2. Threat of a new lawsuit
Negotiations appeared to be on the verge of breaking down. Trump's representatives have already threatened new litigation if Paramount does not agree to larger payments. The threat seems particularly acute against the backdrop of Trump's ongoing political ambitions and his struggle to control public discourse, including in the media sphere.
3. Background to the case
The origins of the conflict go back to 2019, when CBS and Viacom (later merged into Paramount) merged. At the time, shareholders and former partners, including individuals close to Trump, opposed the deal, believing it to be unfair and unfair to minority shareholders. Claims included procedural irregularities as well as a lack of financial transparency.
4. Paramount's position
The company itself has so far refrained from official comments, but sources inside the company say that the amount offered is "reasonable and consistent with actual damages". Nevertheless, Paramount is ready to continue dialog in order to avoid public litigation, which could damage the reputation of the media holding company.
5. Political context
The story takes on a special coloration against the backdrop of the upcoming presidential election and Trump's attempts to influence the media agenda. His team's intervention in the case can be seen as part of a broader strategy to put pressure on major media outlets, which he has repeatedly criticized for "bias" and "foul play."
The fate of the agreement has not yet been decided. The coming weeks will show whether the dispute will lead to a compromise or develop into a new high-profile court case involving one of the most recognizable U.S. politicians and a world-class media corporation.--- .