Trump’s ’60 Minutes’ Return? The Don ‘in Talks to Sit Down With Correspondent Bill Whitaker’ Months After Settling $16Million CBS Lawsuit Over Kamala Harris’ ‘Edited’ Interview

**Donald Trump in Talks for an Unedited Interview on ‘60 Minutes’ Despite Recent Lawsuit**

*Published: October 3, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET*

Donald Trump is currently in discussions to appear on the iconic news program *60 Minutes*, the very show he recently sued over their interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Although the former president successfully won a $16 million settlement against CBS News and its parent company, Paramount, talks about granting an interview are now underway, according to reports.

### Possible Interview Amid Recent Legal Dispute

The White House initially considered scheduling an interview with *60 Minutes* correspondent Bill Whitaker last Friday while Trump was in New York for his United Nations speech. CBS staff began preparing for the meeting; however, Trump’s busy schedule caused the interview to be postponed.

Discussions are still ongoing, but the White House has made it clear that if the interview happens, they demand CBS air the entire conversation unedited. This comes after a lawsuit in which Trump accused the network of misleading editing of their Kamala Harris interview—an act he deemed as election interference.

### CBS and Paramount Settle Lawsuit with Trump

In July, Paramount settled the lawsuit with Trump despite CBS disputing the claims. While legal experts believed CBS had strong grounds to win, the pending merger involving CBS’s parent company influenced the decision. As part of the settlement agreement, CBS committed to releasing full transcripts for any future interviews with presidents, ensuring greater transparency.

### Trump’s Issues Extend Beyond ‘60 Minutes’—Targeting ‘South Park’

*60 Minutes* isn’t the only show drawing Trump’s ire lately. According to RadarOnline.com, Trump is reportedly working behind the scenes to have the animated series *South Park* taken off the air.

In the current season, the show has mocked Trump with provocative depictions, including scenes of him naked and featuring a talking penis—portrayals the former president is said to take personally offense to.

An insider revealed, “Trump has been fuming about the way *South Park* portrayed him. He’s convinced the writers are obsessed with humiliating him and is now trying to use back-channel pressure to make sure the show doesn’t survive.”

There are concerns within the industry that similar pressure contributed to the abrupt cancellation of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* after years of mocking Trump. “People on the team think it’s no coincidence and fear *South Park* could be next,” the source added.

### Trump Says ‘South Park’ Is ‘Crossing a Line’

After *South Park* first mocked Trump, the White House dismissed the series as “irrelevant for 20 years.” However, rather than losing viewers, the show actually gained popularity, with the second episode doubling the viewership of the premiere.

“The president hates being made fun of, especially about his body. He sees the ‘tiny penis’ gag as crossing a line and is determined to punish the creators,” another insider shared.

Reports have also surfaced about a delay in airing episode three, sending shockwaves through the *South Park* writers’ room. “Everyone is braced for the possibility the plug could be pulled altogether,” the source said.

While Trump may be notably upset by the portrayals, other political figures like J.D. Vance seem to take the satire in stride. Vance even posted on X, “Well, I’ve finally made it.”

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*Stay tuned for further updates on Trump’s evolving relationship with major media outlets and his efforts to influence popular culture.*
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