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Paramount CEO George Cheeks explains why company paid Trump millions to settle '60 Minutes' lawsuit

Paramount Global settled Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News without issuing an apology as CEO George Cheeks said he wanted to avoid legal costs and business distractions.

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CBS Chief George Cheeks Addresses Paramount's Trump Lawsuit Settlement: Deal Allows Company Focus on ‘Core Objectives,' Avoid ‘Reputational Damage'

Nine hours after Paramount Global announced a $16 million payment to President Donald Trump to settle his “60 Minutes” lawsuit, Paramount co-CEO George Cheeks — who is the head of CBS — spoke about the deal at the media company’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting.

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Paramount Co-CEO George Cheeks Says Trump Settlement Allows Company to Focus on ‘Core Objectives’

The media giant agreed to pay $16 million, which included legal fees and a donation to a future presidential library, but stopped short of a public apology

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'60 Minutes' Correspondents Sent a Letter to George Cheeks Demanding He Name Tanya Simon EP

Internally at CBS News, staffers are already beginning to fret about the show's future under the new ownership.

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‘60 Minutes’ Star Tears Up Over $16 Million Trump Settlement

During a Zoom meeting with 60 Minutes staff on Wednesday—just hours after Paramount announced it had settled with Trump for ...

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Trump Claims ‘60 Minutes’ Settlement Is Worth as Much as $35 Million Including ‘Advertising’; Paramount Denies Deal Includes PSAs

Trump claimed the settlement over his '60 Minutes' lawsuit is worth up to $35 million, when factoring in 'advertising.' ...

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CBS Chief Tells Shareholders $16 Million Settlement With Trump in ‘60 Minutes’ Suit Was To Avoid Financial and ‘Reputational’ Harm

Cheeks emphasizes that Paramount and CBS are not apologizing for the Harris interview.

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‘60 Minutes’ correspondents demand CBS News make Tanya Simon executive producer — or face ‘revolt’: report

All seven of the show’s correspondents reportedly urged Paramount co-CEO George Cheeks to officially name Tanya Simon as ...

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CBS chief George Cheeks pledges to support team amid chaos and Trump threats

When asked whether CBS News and the group at “60 Minutes” would continue to enjoy his support, Cheeks said succinctly: “My entire team.” Advertisement Hollywood Inc.

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