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(11,117 posts) Sat Feb 8, 2025, 03:45 AM Feb 8

Trump Doubles Down on CBS '60 Minutes' Lawsuit, Now Wants $20 Billion [View all]

Source: Variety

By Gene Maddaus
Feb 7, 2025 10:49pm PT

President Trump amended his lawsuit against CBS on Friday, doubling the amount he claims he is owed for “deceptive” editing of a Kamala Harris interview to $20 billion.

Trump sued the network in October, claiming that “60 Minutes” violated the Texas consumer fraud statute when it edited Harris’ answer about the war in Gaza. CBS has sought to throw out the suit, arguing that its editorial decisions are protected by the First Amendment.

The president amended his complaint on Friday night, adding a new claim for “unfair competition” under the federal Lanham Act. The claim alleges Trump was harmed by CBS’ conduct through his role as an owner of the Truth Social platform.

“President Trump was harmed as a competitor in the news media industry and suffered actual
damages in an amount to be determined upon trial of this action,” the complaint states. As a result of CBS’ editing, the suit alleges, “viewership was improperly diverted to Defendants’ media platforms, resulting in lower consumer engagement, advertising revenues and profits” for Truth Social and Trump’s other media ventures.

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Doubling down on stupidity. Dumb and Dumber 2025.

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Trump Doubles Down on CBS '60 Minutes' Lawsuit, Now Wants $20 Billion [View all] ificandream Feb 8 OP

If you give a mouse a cookie... RockRaven Feb 8 #1

PLEASE send that message to CBS. BComplex Feb 8 #26

wow peteme67 Feb 8 #29

Start with the bold-faced liars first mdbl Feb 8 #30

Is this some kind of strategy? forgotmylogin Feb 8 #37

Yes I believe he does vapor2 Feb 8 #40

This is like term 45 forgotmylogin Feb 8 #61

First time I smiled today. Evolve Dammit Feb 8 #57

He is mentally ill. madaboutharry Feb 8 #2

He just gave me a great idea. multigraincracker Feb 8 #3

I think this idea is our only salvation vapor2 Feb 8 #41

Post removed Post removed Feb 8 #22

I think he really has crossed into dementia which Fred had. He is bat shit crazy and that bodes ill for us. n/t Evolve Dammit Feb 8 #49

They should counter-sue under the same law. They should say that, as the owner of Truth Social, pnwmom Feb 8 #4

Doubling again for the doubling down. Festivito Feb 8 #20

Ok NJCher Feb 8 #31

I like the way you think! Mr. Evil Feb 8 #46

Trump is a dancing monkey folks, playing to the crowd, gaslighting and talking shit EVERY DAY AZJonnie Feb 8 #5

During the debate DENVERPOPS Feb 8 #38

Note to Quislings at CBS and everywhere else: Mister Ed Feb 8 #6

If CBS Pays DUMP Anything... MrWowWow Feb 8 #7

And then he will rugpull them anyway. jeffreyi Feb 8 #25

Why hasn't this lawsuit been dismissed? Where's the "harm" that Trump no_hypocrisy Feb 8 #8

Showing damages not need to gain total control of the media. Irish_Dem Feb 8 #10

trying to shut them down 4catsmom Feb 8 #9

He doesn't want CBS shut down,he wants them to toe the line. HIS line.... Bengus81 Feb 8 #15

Not just toe the line, but also kiss the ring. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 8 #45

Media forbidden to report anything favorable about Dems. Irish_Dem Feb 8 #11

I've got $20 BIllion... 2naSalit Feb 8 #12

This could backfire jmowreader Feb 8 #13

There was a disclaimer at the beginning that.... ProudMNDemocrat Feb 8 #14

Counter sue his fat ASS for $30B and go to FUCKING court CBS Bengus81 Feb 8 #16

Easy way for Trumper to Demand a Bribe .... Legally. mackdaddy Feb 8 #17

If this suit is not thrown out immediately for it's blatant frivolity, ReRe Feb 8 #18

Hostile intimidation DENVERPOPS Feb 8 #39

Because ReRe Feb 8 #60

I totally agree DENVERPOPS Feb 9 #63

You're damn right. ReRe Feb 9 #64

Since no one can sue tRUMP while he's president, why shouldn't the same be true for the reverse, that he can't SWBTATTReg Feb 8 #19

Who says nobody can sue Trump while he is president? valleyrogue Feb 8 #34

Trump can be sued,this is a civil matter before he was Pres and HE brought the suit Bengus81 Feb 8 #35

Surely CBS will fight this onlyadream Feb 8 #21

Trump knows Kamala was the real winner and it is eating him alive. Botany Feb 8 #23

Trying to scare them into a settlement mainer Feb 8 #24

he also runs the risk of them getting pissed off and calling his bluff-- if only! LymphocyteLover Feb 8 #53

20 BILLION? HE'S INSANE! orleans Feb 8 #27

They'd better fight this one. Linda ladeewolf Feb 8 #28

I think the American people should sue FOX news for much more. A class reaction suit. twodogsbarking Feb 8 #32

Seriously! How many times did Fox edit their interview him and cut out his utter insanity? LymphocyteLover Feb 8 #54

So Trump Was Too Busy As A Candidate To Prepare A Defense Against Grand Jury Felony Charges DallasNE Feb 8 #33

An authoritarian playbook strategy. Control the media. jalan48 Feb 8 #36

Bullying. Joinfortmill Feb 8 #42

Nothing dip can do. Kid Berwyn Feb 8 #43

Delusional as always Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 8 #44

They need to reneg on the initial 10, if they haven't paid it yet AdamGG Feb 8 #47

They never agreed to pay anything. Wiz Imp Feb 8 #56

Arkell vs Pressdram. mwooldri Feb 8 #48

CBS should counter sue for eleventy-billion Mountainguy Feb 8 #50

Why not? He throws the billion dollar numbers around with lawsuits every day Deuxcents Feb 8 #55

Since court rulings apparently don't matter anymore, that should work both ways, too. TSF can suck eggs. Alice B. Feb 8 #51

When Trump had his press comfrance with the Japenese leader CBS was the only doc03 Feb 8 #52

Let's say for arguments sake, everything the Felon has said is true. Buddyzbuddy Feb 8 #58

Madman! mountain grammy Feb 8 #59

CBS should be able to find a different solution for less. Turbineguy Feb 8 #62