Trump Bought Netflix, Warner Bros. Bonds Amid Bidding War, Raised Antitrust Concerns

• Donald Trump purchased over $1.1 million in Netflix bonds and up to $1 million in Warner Bros. bonds between December and January.
• The purchases occurred during a fierce bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros. Discovery.
• Trump's administration publicly questioned the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal's antitrust viability and pressured Netflix regarding board member Susan Rice.
• Netflix ultimately withdrew its bid, with Paramount securing Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion.
• While presidents are exempt from conflict-of-interest laws, the timing of the bond purchases and his administration's actions raise ethical questions.