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and facts laid in front of him...along with a few other notable MAGAs...here's an AI summary of Paramount's recent "relationship" to Trump (over DEI, and CBS' 60 Minutes)....note that Steven Colbert pulled no punches on his Late Show castigating the parent company over the suit settlement...a "Critical Thinker" should be able to connect the dots...that leaves MAGAs out.

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AI Overview

Yes, Paramount Global made changes to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in an apparent effort to address the Trump administration's concerns and facilitate the approval of its merger with Skydance Media.

Here's a breakdown:

Changes to DEI Policies: Paramount announced it would eliminate numerical diversity hiring goals and stop collecting demographic data from job applicants (except where legally required), according to Variety. These changes were explicitly made to comply with the Trump administration's directives regarding DEI initiatives, notes Vulture.
Context of the Merger: Paramount was seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its proposed merger with Skydance Media. The Trump-appointed FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, had publicly stated that the FCC would scrutinize media mergers based on companies' DEI policies and indicated that such policies could hinder approval.

Trump's Lawsuit and Settlement: While the FCC claims there is no direct connection between the merger approval process and a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign against CBS (owned by Paramount) over a "60 Minutes" interview, Paramount settled the lawsuit by paying $16 million to Trump's library and legal fees. This settlement was widely seen as a strategic move to remove a potential impediment to the merger, despite being criticized by some as setting a "dangerous precedent" for the First Amendment
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It's important to note that the FCC has denied any connection between the settlement and the merger approval, stating they are "staying in our lane". However, critics argue that the sequence of events, including the settlement of a lawsuit widely considered meritless and the rollback of DEI initiatives, suggests that Paramount made concessions in order to secure the merger approval.
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And, Yes, Steven Colbert GAINED viewership in 2025.