Trump throws a $20 billion tantrum
Trump is a snowflake, and his sad feelings are worth $20 billion
In what is now apparently a trend, Paramount has offered Donald Trump millions of dollars to settle a lawsuit that has no merit. But Paramount’s proposed bribe of $15 million to a sitting president just wasn’t enough for Trump, who wants $25 million and an apology from CBS for the imagined slights he suffered
Here’s the thing: At the very best, all Trump can point to is that “60 Minutes” may have engaged in some light editing of an interview with Kamala Harris, which, last time we looked, was neither a crime nor worth $25 million. But media companies have learned that they have to bribe Trump or they’ll face harassing investigations by the Federal Communications Commission or see their mergers blocked. And Paramount just happens to have a merger pending that requires approval.
While Paramount is trying to come up with a number big enough to satisfy Trump, the lawsuit is proceeding. Part of Trump’s argument in opposition to Paramount’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit is that he suffered “mental anguish” and his role as a “content creator” was damaged. Oh, and that’s worth $20 billion.
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