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Netflix boss dismisses Trump’s demand for Susan Rice to be fired
Ted Sarandos insists Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition is a business transaction reviewed by U.S. and international regulators despite political pressure from President Trump.
- On Monday, Ted Sarandos, co‑CEO of Netflix, dismissed President Donald Trump's call to fire Susan Rice, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and national security advisor, saying the bid is a business matter.
- Following Rice's podcast remarks, Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday urging Netflix to fire her or face consequences.
- Netflix is battling Paramount to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, with WBD revealing on February 17 that Paramount offered at least $31 per share; the deal requires approval from the Department of Justice antitrust division.
- As lobbying intensifies in Washington, Sarandos previously met Trump in November and pitched him on the economic benefits of the Netflix deal, fueling the lobbying surge.
- President says Netflix's $83 billion bid is a vertical merger that would add assets and reduce industry players from five to four, amid Trump's intervention.
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One News PageNetflix boss responds to Trump's call to fire Susan Rice: 'This is a business deal, not a political deal'
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, has responded to Trump's calls for the company to fire Susan Rice from its board as it bids for Warner Bros.
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Ted Sarandos Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For Netflix To Fire Board Member Susan Rice: “He Likes To Do A Lot Of Things On Social Media”
Ted Sarandos Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For Netflix To Fire Board Member Susan Rice: “He Likes To Do A Lot Of Things On Social Media.
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