Lawmakers Challenge Media Merger Over Trump Connection
Two U.S. House Democrats have raised concerns about the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery, suggesting media bias in favor of President Trump. They accuse CEO David Ellison of potentially manipulating news coverage and demand disclosure of any Trump-related donations. Paramount recently settled a lawsuit filed by Trump.
Two Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House have urged Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison to clarify whether any concessions were made to benefit President Trump in the company's proposed merger with Warner Brothers Discovery. The inquiry raises issues about potential biases in CNN's coverage of Trump.
Representatives Jamie Raskin and Frank Pallone expressed their concerns about the merger's impact on media diversity in a letter reported by Reuters. They warned that consolidating Paramount Skydance and Warner could tighten presidential influence over media narratives.
Previously, the Democrats accused Paramount of obstructing oversight related to Skydance's merger with CBS. The deal also faced scrutiny over foreign investments and Trump's lawsuit settlement involving CBS, underscoring the potential political ramifications of the media merger.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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