Trump Administration Reportedly Backs Paramount’s Bid to Acquire Warner Bros

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As a film buff, I’m hearing some really interesting – and frankly, concerning – news. Apparently, the Trump administration might be backing Paramount Skydance’s attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. It really makes you wonder if politics is starting to play too big a role in who owns the studios and what stories get told, doesn’t it? It’s a bit unsettling to think about.

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is reportedly considering a purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison, a billionaire with connections to Donald Trump, recently finalized a merger of his company, a deal that received approval from the Trump administration earlier this year.

Honestly, this potential big purchase has everyone talking about whether political considerations are influencing what’s happening with the people in charge of our media. It just feels like something’s not quite right, and a lot of us are wondering if decisions are being made for the right reasons.

David Ellison, along with his father Larry Ellison, owns Paramount Skydance and has received public praise from Donald Trump. The former President has described both men as friends and supporters, and even predicted that CBS, a Paramount network, would do well under David Ellison’s direction.

According to CNN’s Brian Stelter, people close to potential buyer John Ellison have been quietly pushing for his deal, arguing he’s the only one likely to get approval from Trump-era regulators. Fox Business’s Charles Gasparino reported in the New York Post that the Trump administration preferred a deal between Paramount and Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, hinting that other bidders could face significant hurdles.

A high-ranking administration official shared with On The Money that the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery is a key concern for the administration. They emphasized that the Warner Bros. Discovery board should carefully consider not only the financial offers, but also which potential buyer has a proven track record of completing deals, suggesting that the Ellisons are the most likely candidates.

Although MSNBC and other news sources haven’t verified these reports, Democratic politicians are expressing worry about what these mergers could mean.

Senator Elizabeth Warren cautioned that the proposed deal could give political interests more power over media companies, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers.

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2025-10-25 10:14