President Donald Trump speaks during the Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Trump warns Netflix-Warner deal faces antitrust 'problem' over market share

  • Donald Trump warned Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. could pose an antitrust "problem" due to the combined entity's market share.
  • Trump indicated he would be personally involved in the decision-making process, noting the deal's potential impact on market dominance.
  • The $72 billion deal, merging Netflix and HBO Max, has raised red flags with antitrust regulators, potentially exceeding a 30% market share threshold.
  • Netflix plans to argue that services like YouTube and TikTok should be included in market analysis; Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met Trump to lobby for the acquisition.

Why It Matters: Trump's antitrust concerns could block the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

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