CBS Seeks Trump's Financial Records in $20 Billion Lawsuit

CBS Broadcasting's legal team announced plans to seek President Donald Trump's personal financial information, along with details on his 2024 presidential campaign and Trump Media & Technology Group, as part of the discovery phase in Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against the network. The lawsuit, originally filed for $10 billion, accuses CBS of deceptively editing an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris to enhance her public image ahead of the election. Trump claims the editing violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleging the broadcast was misleading. CBS maintains that their edits were standard journalistic practices necessary for clarity. Trump's team, in turn, is expected to request internal communications from CBS to investigate potential biases against him. The case highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and major media outlets, reflecting broader issues of media representation in political contexts.