Trump will kill Netflix's bid for Warner and help Paramount win
5 hours ago
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- Trump's attempt to censor Stephen Colbert backfired, leading to more views of the Talarico interview on YouTube.
- Netflix is unlikely to successfully acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially paving the way for Paramount-SkyDance to take over Warner.
- A Paramount-SkyDance acquisition of Warner could give Trump and allies control over CBS News, CNN, HBO, and other media properties.
- CBS executives preemptively censored Colbert due to pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, fearing Republican losses in the Senate.
- Trump's influence over media could grow significantly if the Paramount-Warner merger succeeds, consolidating control over CBS, CNN, and Fox.
- Public comment periods and opposition from figures like Stephen King have previously blocked mergers, offering hope to stop the Paramount-Warner deal.
- Activists are urged to oppose the merger to prevent Trump from gaining excessive control over U.S. legacy media.