Paramount's spineless decision to settle Trump's baseless and patently unconstitutional lawsuit "will be remembered as one of the most shameful capitulations by the press to a president in history," we said.

Los Angeles Times

'Spineless capitulation.' Paramount faces backlash over its $16-million Trump settlement

Journalists and others said the payment will embolden attacks by Trump and his allies on news outlets. Some called the settlement a stain on the pr...

Paramount's decision to settle with Trump will be remembered as one of the most shameful capitulations by the press to a president in history. Each time a company cowers and surrenders to Trump’s demands it only emboldens him to do it again. Read our statement:

Freedom of the Press

Paramount’s capitulation to Trump is a dark day for press freedom

Freedom of the Press Foundation plans to hold Paramount directors accountable for this affront to the First Amendment