Felon Threatens To Sue NYT For “60 Minutes” Reporting

Politico reports:

President Donald Trump is resuming his attacks on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” as his lawyers begin mediation talks with the network’s parent company over a lawsuit Trump filed last year. “The case we have against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount is a true WINNER,” Trump wrote to Truth Social on Wednesday. “They cheated and defrauded the American People at levels never seen before in the Political Arena.”

Trump’s remarks come as the president’s lawyers are set to begin mediation discussions with Paramount, CBS News’ parent, on Wednesday over the lawsuit. Legal experts have said that the president’s case against the broadcaster is very flimsy — but a series of media and tech companies have sought to settle lawsuits after Trump won reelection. Trump’s post also responds to the Times’ recent reporting on “60 Minutes,” saying the outlet is committing “tortious interference” with its coverage.

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