Trump: Netflix-Warner Bros. deal ‘could be a problem'

NBC NewsMonday, December 8, 2025 at 2:03:09 AM
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Trump: Netflix-Warner Bros. deal ‘could be a problem'
  • President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the recently finalized $72 billion merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., stating it 'could be a problem' as he attended the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington. He indicated that he would be involved in the approval process for the deal.
  • The merger represents a significant shift in the entertainment industry, integrating Warner's HBO Max and DC Studios into Netflix's offerings, which could reshape the competitive landscape of streaming services and content production.
  • This development highlights ongoing tensions regarding media consolidation and antitrust scrutiny, particularly as the Department of Justice has raised concerns about the merger's implications for competition in Hollywood, drawing parallels to past controversial acquisitions.
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