Unadulterated bribery. I'll go out on a limb here and guess that Trump will settle for the money and then claim "the 60 Minutes producer came to me, with tears in his eyes, saying he was sorry for what he did."
And that's another reason why I will never watch CNN again. By settling, they have given Satan Trump the satisfaction and permission to sue other news stations.
And if you did agree to Trump's threats now you w/be forever threatened by him & his political criminals and under his thumb. If Trump believes his threats work he will never stop. If you give in we will despise you & stop watching you for being the nail under his hammer.
Don’t give I. To his bullshit. Why are people so scared of this fool?
The American people are on the brink of losing everything and these billionaires who have everything in the world and will be fine are being pussies.
If Paramount settles, I’m good with dropping their streaming and skipping any entertainment they produce or support. My small protest but I get to keep my $$.
What’s funny about this- the buyer is Larry Ellison. Who was at the inauguration. Pretty sure this deal will get approved. Redstone should keep her dignity. Ellison will turn over the transcript when deal closes
Actually, it is not bribery. Bribery entails one going to another and offering something of value to that other. Rather, this is extortion: It is the Trumpers saying: "You got a nice transaction here. It'd be a shame if something happened to it."
Is Star Trek going to issue an apology and cut a check for portraying Melon Husk as a hero. From the fascist Star Trek timeline? Oh, maybe nobody explained that to him.
Of course you know this, but reporting was previously done about how Trump is using these lawsuits as a "legal" way to get settlement money from companies rather than take direct, explicitly illegal bribes. This will repeat over and over.
I assume the people bribing aren't worried about jail. The best I can see is for currently ethical countries saying that any company that engages in such unethical behavior can no longer do business here. All they are concerned about is the numbers. Sadly, I don't see it happening.
Isn’t bribery a crime? I’m just so confused! I’m trying to figure out how us peons can operate in this country! Let me know how Paramount does, I’m sure the same laws apply to us too!!
Why in the fuck would they pay a settlement or apologize for an interview with a candidate who is (checks notes) not the President of the US and where no one was harmed. Grow some fucking balls.
@gtconway.bsky.social how is it possible that Musk gives Trump hundreds of millions of dollars, buys twitter to spread lies & propaganda to get Trump elected, then Trump turns around & hands the guy a government department where he has everyone’s information & can close down any department he wants?
If you all had given Bernie a chance we wouldn't have been here. This is republicans and Democrats fault. People on the left knew this was going to happen. Why didn't you all listen?
I'm on the left and I don't have to listen to Bernie. Stop with the finger pointing. There has been failure everywhere. People believed in the guardrails -- courts, political parties, elections being untampered. Fight on any front you can and make constructive suggestions.
Democrats doesn't realise how f... you are. You had the chance to save democracy in 2016. Democrats chose Hillary instead of Bernie who had a following like Trump has. Most Americans doesn't believe in Democrats just because of this and they have done nothing to save them or democracy since.
Can't be American with that grammar; study U.S. history. Repub assault on democracy has existed for decades. No guarantee Bernie would've won 2016. I'm Black & far left, but Bernie is often turn off to my coalition. Flawed framing: Repubs missed crucial chances to save democracy. Fixed it for you.
Wish I could read this, but paywall. So I guess I'm for paramount paying the orange god king. Democracy dies in darkness, and the big media companies are ok with that.
Of course it's bribery, but Paramount isn't by any means the first to go this route. Settle the lawsuit, throw the journalist under the bus, make nice with the mob boss and pay your protection money.
US big tech is officially a global security threat; these mammoth financial vacuums block responsible home grown alternatives. Starting today boycott X and Facebook (hopefully that’s why you’re here). Then boycott Amazon, Apple and Google to send Trump a message by choosing a local tech start up!
Most political bribery charges fail to convict because 1) the Republican Supreme Court has made it their mission to make bribes harder to prosecute and 2) it’s difficult to tie the payment directly to the action.
I would like to thank Paramount for making 2) a non-issue
It’s too late. They pay now or pay later. Paramount has let everyone know that the merger must happen and they are at the mercy of Trump. They turned over their cards and threw in the chips
After having Trump as a student this man quit teaching, sold everything he had and moved into a shack on the side of a mountain living like a hermit for the rest of his life....
It's also the reason why TMobile and Sprint merged.... Legere gave Trump a bunch of money to buy the ability to get that merger through. Nice to know that democracy has a price to people who want to make money without regards to future impact of society.
Want to let Paramount know what you think? All you’re going to get in the US side is the runaround between menus and AI. Use a vpn and go here, voice, your displeasure and let them know what you really think, and let them know you’re from the US.
I hope a future administration prosecutes corporations for crimes not past the statute of limitations. At least he can't preemptively pardon them away.
If the case makes it to court, it will be dismissed immediately.
Paramount is trying to merge with Skydance Media owned by David Ellison. David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, owner of Oracle and huge Trump supporter. Paramount doesn't have to do a damn thing.
She’s right. Same with Disney and Facebook. By all counts their cases would’ve been dismissed. They’re bribing him.
And if he’s going after 60 Minutes for how they edited the Harris interview then Harris, Biden, Clinton, Obama et al should sue Fox
60 minutes did nothing wrong. There's nothing to apologize for...but if they do they've set a dangerous precedent on what Trump will expect from others. Stand your ground Paramount. Don't be babies about this.
He should "apologize". "Mr. Trump I'm sorry that your feeling were hurt by the facts and sorry that you are using the office of the president to make unreasonable demands of the press."
Antitrust law isn’t a sexy, high profile area of law but it’s fueling the fatcats’ parade to line up and kiss the ring. Amy Klobuchar (yes, the senator) wrote a terrific book on it.
This is legal bribery. I guess if you want to pay Trump off, 1) Insult him or do something he does not like, 2) Trump sues you, 3) You settle and pay a ridiculous amount to settle a claim you would never would have revealed in a court.
Hello hello ABC, Disney? They settled with trump for millions…. Not only filling his pockets but also his ego. #fuckingbossbabytrump #downwiththesickness
Why doesn’t someone try to kill this merger before the bribe is done? Obviously large media companies like Paramount cannot be trusted to uphold journalistic integrity by not cowing to a bully. So allowing this company to get bigger will make its news integrity worse.
I will never trust another 60 minutes story again if they accept this bribe. They will start a chain of bending to a bully that will end with the destruction of the free press. Someone has to start STANDING UP to him!
I'm joining you. Spineless capitulation has NO place in a Democracy. You want to give up on America, then go to Russia, you freaking INGRATES! This country did so much for these corporations and look at how they SPIT on her. This is for YOU PARAMOUNT!!
Are there any media companies left that have a spine? We have a criminal president who is dismantling our democracy and instead of holding him accountable,they keep settling lawsuits … because they fear him. It’s disgusting and cowardly.
Redstone is the same person who wanted to give Tony Dokoupil, who acted unprofessionally toward author Ta-Nehisi Coates in a CBS Morning interview, a pass for his behavior. She publicly contradicted producers who sought to hold Dokoupil accountable, undermining their authority.
Isn't this be a breach of their fiduciary duty? They are openly participating in bribery and opening themselves up to legal jeopardy for corruption law violations. Could shareholders sue?
The list of people willing to show a spine to protect Democracy is small but growing, and Bill Owens has just joined their ranks. But not much public resistance to a settlement heard yet from high-profile CBS correspondents, including those on 60 Minutes.
Jesus, Mary & the other guy! This is why we're in this mess. Everyone is only worried about their little part of the pie. That's what the felon exploits. That's what they all exploit & the rest of us get what "they" deserve.
I’m beginning to think the mainstream media is more spineless than the dems are ineffective. Pretty soon the mainstream media will have angered all potential viewers and have nothing to show for caving. Oh but they may get there merger.
any chance they’re trying to lay the groundwork for a government jawboning* case? “we did it because he wants to extort us” is a wild thing to put in writing
*or similar, not a lawyer but hopefully you get the idea
Let’s not kid ourselves about these people. It is always about money and never about truth or honor or respecting the law. So long as they can keep the yacht fueled up for their next trip, they don’t care.
SCOTUS said you can't sue the President because he shouldnt have to worry about being sued & DOJ says you can't indict a sitting President because he's too busy to deal with legal matters?
Apparently, he's not too important or too busy to initiate law suits. He just can't be the defendant.
Cabinet Nominees - Crass Patel and Linda McMahon sitting on board of shell company DJT received $850K in Jan 2025 for what? To Quid Pro Quo if confirmed.
Are we really pretending OG tech bro Larry Ellison isn't the one driving this car? We're handing him Paramount Global, and, with it, CBS & CBS News. He was an early supporter of Donald Trump. How Nazi are these actors & acts? There's a reason I've consistently said the assets are being "reassigned."
There were individuals who brought the direct threat these broligarchs pose to the press & various agencies & individuals in our government. The below op-ed was budgeted but not published by Variety/Penske Media Group, after it was confirmed Larry Ellison & Co were hiding content deemed unfavorable.
On broligarchs, Donald Trump & Brendan Carr: As the lead author of a report filed w/ various agencies & provided to many in government including Carr, I was asked to publish it to the public portal. To avoid FOIA requests? No. Turns out, filed 9/30/24, insiders were convinced it would be weaponized.
Can paramount shareholders bring a derivative action against management if this happens? Paying bribes is not in the long term interest of the corporation.
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The American people are on the brink of losing everything and these billionaires who have everything in the world and will be fine are being pussies.
It’s laughable.
and it's only season 1🤔
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBShIyvrQxY
But alas they will be cowards - because the merger is more important than integrity
At least shareholders can evaluate where the money is going
His approval ratings will skyrocket.
They don’t have enough billions so they need to trade truth in for a few more billions.
I would like to thank Paramount for making 2) a non-issue
https://support.paramountplus.com/s/contactsupport?language=en_US
Paramount is trying to merge with Skydance Media owned by David Ellison. David Ellison is the son of Larry Ellison, owner of Oracle and huge Trump supporter. Paramount doesn't have to do a damn thing.
And if he’s going after 60 Minutes for how they edited the Harris interview then Harris, Biden, Clinton, Obama et al should sue Fox
Poor judgment.
https://bsky.app/profile/silenciodogwood.bsky.social/post/3lh37dfqytk2d
*or similar, not a lawyer but hopefully you get the idea
(2019)
They don't care about their country or anyone else. Just their bank accounts.
Apparently, he's not too important or too busy to initiate law suits. He just can't be the defendant.
Impeachment AND Conviction in 2027
Paramount pending settlement
Market manipulation, option trading, Meme coins
Cabinet Nominees - Crass Patel and Linda McMahon sitting on board of shell company DJT received $850K in Jan 2025 for what? To Quid Pro Quo if confirmed.