US President Donald Trump has shattered norms by pledging to be involved in the regulatory fate of a massive deal that could reshape the news and entertainment industries. A bidding war between Netflix and Paramount over Warner Bros. Discovery is underway, with Trump’s backing potentially tipping the scales. The president’s involvement raises questions about his impartiality as regulators review the sale.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/business/media/trump-netflix-paramount-deal.html