Trump just got much closer to bringing CNN to heel
6 hours ago
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- Donald Trump has long criticized CNN and encouraged his followers to do the same.
- Paramount Skydance, with ties to Trump, is close to acquiring CNN's parent company, Warner Bros Discovery.
- Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, possibly influenced by Trump's connections.
- Trump's relationships with billionaires, like Larry Ellison, are influencing media independence.
- CBS News, under Bari Weiss, has shifted rightward, aligning more with Trump's preferences.
- Trump's goal appears to be controlling news media for partisan political purposes, similar to authoritarian regimes.
- Media consolidation concerns are raised, with Paramount Skydance's control likely reducing competition.
- Regulatory challenges may arise, but political forces could favor Paramount Skydance's acquisition.