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

Reports are circulating that the Trump administration is showing support for Paramount Skydance’s potential move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, raising questions about political influence in the media industry.

Paramount Skydance, controlled by David Ellison, a billionaire with close ties to Donald Trump, has reportedly been exploring a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The company recently completed its merger over the summer, which was approved by the Trump administration.

Now, the possibility of another major purchase has stirred debate about whether politics is shaping decisions at the top of the media world.

Ellison, who owns Paramount Skydance along with his father Larry Ellison, has been publicly praised by Trump. The President has called both men “friends” and “supporters,” even saying that CBS, which is part of the Paramount network, would thrive under Ellison’s leadership.

CNN’s Brian Stelter, there’s been quiet lobbying among Ellison’s allies, with some claiming he’s the only buyer likely to win approval from Trump’s regulators. Conservative commentator Charles Gasparino also reported in the New York Post that the administration “favors Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery,” suggesting rival bidders may face major obstacles.

A senior administration official told On The Money, “Who owns Warner Bros. Discovery is very important to the administration. The Warner board needs to think very seriously not just on the price competition but which player in the suitor pool has been successful getting a deal done.” The official added, “And that points to the Ellisons.”

While MSNBC and other outlets haven’t confirmed these claims, Democratic lawmakers are voicing concern about the implications of such consolidation.

Senator Elizabeth Warren released a short video warning that the potential deal could reflect growing political control over media companies and might hurt consumers through higher costs.

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