Sanders Urges CBS Against Settlement in Trump $10 Billion Lawsuit

Senator Bernie Sanders is urging CBS News not to settle a $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Trump, which claims the network used deceptive editing in a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris to favor her in the election. The lawsuit alleges that CBS engaged in election interference and distorted news coverage during the interview, which aired in October. Sanders voiced concerns on social media, stating that a settlement would undermine the belief in independent media protected by the First Amendment. CBS is reportedly considering a settlement as part of a strategy to facilitate a merger needing approval from the Trump administration. Critics, including Sanders, argue that settling would reflect corporate corruption rather than commitment to journalistic integrity. CBS has denied the claims, asserting that the interview was edited for clarity, a common practice in broadcasting.