Ellison defends Paramount merger, argues he can 'be trusted as a steward of CNN’
A billionaire is trying to buy a major media company for a very large sum. Critics worry about his ability to run a news network fairly, but he says they misunderstand his politics and that he can be trusted to manage it responsibly.
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National story. 22 articles from 19 sources. 16 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Aug 4, 2026.
Part of Paramount's merger with Skydance and its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
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1 sourceParamount's David Ellison seeks to distance himself from partisan politics after courting Trump
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5 sourcesParamount CEO David Ellison confident about closing Warner Bros. deal despite lawsuit: ‘We’ll win at trial’
Paramount's David Ellison says critics don't get his politics
Paramount-WBD merger criticism based on David Ellison’s politics, future of CNN, CEO writes
David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-WBD merger fight, CNN insiders don’t buy ‘lip service’ about network
Nolte: David Ellison’s Pledge that News Must ‘Be Based on Facts and Truth’ Should Terrify CNN
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5 articlesDavid Ellison Says Paramount Is “Absolutely Open” To Settling WBD Antitrust Suit, But “We Will Win At Trial”
David Ellison claims opposition to his mega-merger stems from potential CNN control
Ari Emanuel Has A Plan To Quell Fears About “Larry Ellison Controlling CNN & CBS”; TKO CEO Follows David Ellison’s NYT Rebuke Of ParaBros Suit
David Ellison Says CNN Is Root Cause Of Merger Battle, Vows To Play It “Down The Middle”
David Ellison Says Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Is Over His Control of CNN, Claims He Will Not ‘Bend Newsrooms to My Views’
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2 developments- Aug 4Ellison defends Paramount merger, argues he can 'be trusted as a steward of CNN’
- Aug 4Paramount's David Ellison says critics don't get his politics
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