The question was less about whether Paramount would settle with Trump, and more about how much his lawyers would accept.

The network's employees are angry about the $16 million '60 Minutes' settlement, relieved at the lack of an apology, and nervous for what comes next under Skydance ownership.

In a case seen as a challenge to free speech, Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “ 60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October.