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The critical sticking point in reaching an agreement lies in CBS and Paramount's unwillingness to issue a formal apology to Trump. Such an admission would not only confirm their alleged editorial malfeasance but could unleash a cascade of litigations from other parties. The implications of this are severe; an admission of guilt could open the door for countless new claims from individuals who might argue they've also been misrepresented by the media outlet in similar contexts.