President Donald Trump signaled he may intervene in Netflix’s proposed £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, warning the deal “could be a problem” because of its potential market dominance.
The acquisition would give Netflix control of Warner’s massive film and TV assets, including HBO, HBO Max, DC Studios, Harry Potter, and Batman, cementing the company as the world’s most powerful streaming platform.
President Trump says he would be involved in the decision on Netflix’s $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, noting the deal would increase market share and could pose a problem. Read more: https://t.co/3nlsDBGkdC pic.twitter.com/3h5pUS5a4c
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Trump confirmed he will play a direct role in the federal review and noted he recently met Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos at the White House.
While praising Netflix as “a great company,” Trump said regulators must assess whether the merger gives it too much control over the industry.
Q: Should Netflix be allowed to buy Warner Brothers?
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 7, 2025
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision pic.twitter.com/pEgMxKi2XP
Unions, including the Writers Guild of America East and West, have urged officials to block the deal, arguing it would mean job losses and depressed wages.
The merger would be finalized only after Warner Bros Discovery completes its planned cable-channel spinoff.
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