Trump flags Netflix-Warner deal as antitrust 'problem'

• President Trump warned that Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. could pose an antitrust problem due to the combined entity's large market share.
• Trump indicated he would be personally involved in the decision-making process regarding the $72 billion deal.
• The deal merges the No. 1 streaming service (Netflix) with the No. 4 (HBO Max), raising concerns from antitrust regulators.
• Regulators are concerned the combined market share could exceed a 30% threshold, potentially making the deal illegal.
• Netflix plans to argue that other services like YouTube and TikTok should be included in market analysis to dilute its perceived market dominance.

Why It Matters: This could stop the Netflix-Warner deal, impacting your streaming options.