Three Democratic U.S. senators initiated an investigation into allegations suggesting a secret side deal between Donald Trump's legal team and Skydance, the potential CBS owner. The senators referenced Trump's comments about a $16 million settlement being worth significantly more, possibly up to $35 million, which raised suspicions about the legality and ethics of this arrangement. Allegations include the possibility of CBS providing conservative public service announcements with significant financial backing, indicating a potential influence on media narratives aligned with Trump’s agenda.
Trump has suggested that his $16 million settlement is worth twice as much as the publicly reported amount, indicating that the actual figure could be as high as $35 million.
Senators Warren, Wyden, and Sanders are probing reports of a secretive side deal with Skydance, suggesting it may involve alarming political implications.
The senators expressed concern that Trump’s comments about advertising tied to his settlement could suggest a substantial payoff to support conservative causes.
Reports indicate that CBS may air PSAs that endorse conservative views, a situation that the senators are scrutinizing as a potential conflict of interest.
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