Backroom Deal Turns Ugly as Donald Trump Eyes Full Control of CBS News.

Backroom Deal Turns Ugly as Donald Trump Eyes Full Control of CBS News.

In the USA.

The news as it trends. See the video below. 

Controversy erupted this week amid speculation that Donald Trump may gain sweeping influence over CBS News following the Skydance–Paramount merger.

The uproar began after Trump demanded $16 million from CBS for a contentious interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Despite warnings not to pay him and heavy pressure from online critics urging CBS to challenge the demand in court, Trump was reportedly compensated—though exact figures remain undisclosed.

Now, Trump is allegedly using political leverage to pursue full control of CBS.

A trending report and video reveal that Trump’s reshaped Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by a Trump-appointed chair, intends to install a bias media monitor who would “report directly to the President.”

Critics view this as a dangerous move toward state-influenced media.

Outrage rippled online, with many comparing the strategy to authoritarian regimes like Russia and China.

Tensions intensified after Trump allegedly threatened The View co-host Joy Behar, fueling fears of ideological censorship.

Black creators voiced concerns over CBS’s connection to BET and the potential erasure of diverse narratives.

Whether this aggressive maneuver holds or collapses in court, one truth stands:

press freedom is under fire, and the battle to preserve democracy’s voice is more urgent than ever.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.

CBS becomes the first major US broadcaster to be controlled by the US government. Putinisation continues apace. https://t.co/XwXUvpsENj

— ChrisO_wiki (@ChrisO_wiki) July 26, 2025

I don’t think people understand just how quickly we are descending into madness. https://t.co/jDpgGWurbS

— Renee (@PettyLupone) July 26, 2025