Warner Bros. Bidding War Fuels US Political Divide, Trump Weighs In

• The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. between Netflix and Paramount has ignited a political divide in the US.
• Republicans, including former President Trump, have expressed concerns about Netflix's bid, with Trump suggesting CNN be sold separately.
• Democrats are raising objections to Paramount's bid due to $24 billion in backing from Middle Eastern sources.
• Hollywood unions, theaters, and actors are concerned about potential job losses, the future of film releases, and industry consolidation from either deal.
• Antitrust concerns have been raised by politicians regarding both Netflix's market dominance and Paramount's foreign investment.

Why It Matters: This merger fight exposes deep political and industry divides over media power.