Trump Sues CBS, '60 Minutes,' and Paramount for Billions Over Alleged Election Fraud, Seeks FCC Action

President Donald Trump has filed a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against CBS, '60 Minutes,' and Paramount, alleging fraudulent practices during the 2024 presidential election. The lawsuit claims that '60 Minutes' manipulated an interview with Kamala Harris to favor her campaign, which Trump argues was an attempt to illegally influence the election outcome. Trump's criticism of CBS intensified after watching a recent '60 Minutes' episode featuring segments on Ukraine and Greenland. He accused the network of being a 'dishonest Political Operative' disguised as a news show and called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke CBS's broadcast license and impose maximum fines. The Ukraine segment included an interview with President Volodomyr Zelensky by Scott Pelley, who noted Trump's false claims about the war's origin. In the Greenland segment, Jon Wertheim spoke with Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who opposed U.S. annexation. On Truth Social, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the coverage he receives from '60 Minutes,' asserting that the show frequently mentions his name in a derogatory and defamatory manner. He also mentioned ongoing legal actions against CBS, emphasizing his intent to hold the network accountable for what he perceives as biased reporting.