Trump to Appear on 60 Minutes After $16M CBS Settlement

President Donald Trump is set to appear on CBS's "60 Minutes" this Sunday for his first interview with the program since settling a $16 million lawsuit with CBS News over allegations that the network deceptively edited an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The interview, conducted by Norah O'Donnell at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, marks a significant thaw in Trump's previously strained relationship with the newsmagazine, which had included a contentious 2020 interview where Trump walked out and accusations of network bias. The lawsuit settlement coincided with the approval of Paramount's merger with Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, son of Trump supporter Larry Ellison, signaling a strategic realignment at CBS News including leadership changes and new hires aligned with conservative perspectives. Despite the settlement, CBS did not admit wrongdoing and did not issue an apology, but agreed to release transcripts of interviews with presidential candidates after broadcast. Trump's return to "60 Minutes" reflects both a resolution of legal disputes and a shift in the network's approach to coverage and management under new ownership.