60 Minutes Airs Controversial Trump Episode Despite Legal Pressure
CBS’s *60 Minutes* aired a contentious episode about Donald Trump’s lawsuits against U.S. law firms, despite facing a major lawsuit from the former president. Trump sued the network in 2024, alleging its Kamala Harris interview unfairly influenced the election. Since then, parent company Paramount has reportedly tightened oversight of the show’s content, prompting executive producer Bill Owens to resign over concerns about editorial independence. Veteran host Scott Pelley criticized Paramount’s interference, though no stories were outright blocked.
The latest episode examined Trump’s legal battles with law firms, but Pelley admitted it was “near impossible” to find participants willing to speak. Only attorney Mark Alias, a known Trump critic, agreed to an interview. The segment aired amid ongoing tensions, as Paramount seeks merger approval from the Trump administration—raising concerns about media independence. Pelley’s remarks and Owens’ departure highlight growing unease over corporate influence on journalism.
