Trump Wants CBS To Pay For Kennedy Center Remodel

The Daily Beast reports:

President and full-time Kennedy Center chairman Donald Trump has spoken about his quest to remake the historic Washington, D.C. venue in his own image. His team now wants his $20 billion lawsuit with CBS to pay for it, according to The Atlantic.

Trump allies have been plotting ways to raise money for the venue, including hosting a fundraiser next month before a performance of Les Miserables.

One of those ways, according to The Atlantic, is to direct funds from a potential settlement with CBS’ parent company Paramount Global to the Kennedy Center. Trump sued CBS for $20 billion for allegedly illegally editing a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris to make her look better.

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