Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

President Donald Trump says a deal struck by Netflix last week to buy Warner Bros. Discovery “could be a problem” because of the size of the combined market share. The Republican president says he will be involved in the decision about whether federal regulators should approve the deal.

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  1. Dec 6, 2025Only lean-right coverage:Trump admin reportedly skeptical about Netflix and Warner Bros $72B deal
  2. Dec 8, 2025Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

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Last development · Dec 8, 2025 — Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

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How each side is putting it

Left

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CNNLean Left· 295d ago

Trump is the X factor in the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal. He’s already tipping the scales

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Bangor Daily News, The Boston Globe
Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. ‘could be a problem’ because of size of market share

NBC NewsLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and he will be involved in approval

InsiderLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner deal 'could be a problem'

Center

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Ran by 7 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC10 Philadelphia, +5 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

NBC New YorkLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could be a 'problem' and that he will be involved in approval

WMURCenter· 295d ago

Trump warns Netflix Warner Bros deal could be a problem

Ran by 11 outlets· WDIO Duluth, ABC 30 Fresno, +9 more
WDIO DuluthCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

KOB 4Center· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

WHEC RochesterCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

BNO NewsCenter· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix–Warner Bros. acquisition could raise market-share concerns

Digital JournalCenter· 295d ago

Trump airs doubt about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.

Right

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 295d ago· ran in 7 outlets

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

FOX BusinessLean Right· 295d ago

Trump warns Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery deal could be a problem, says he’ll be ‘involved’ in decision

FortuneLean Right· 295d ago

Trump warns Netflix-Warner deal may pose antitrust 'problem'

Washington ExaminerRight· 295d ago

Trump says Netflix-Warner Bros. merger ‘could be a problem’

The Daily CallerRight· 295d ago

‘I’ll Be Involved’: Trump Weighs In On Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

5 articles
The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· 295d ago

Trump Weighs in on Proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: It’s a “Very Big Market Share” and “Could Be a Problem”

The GuardianLean Left· 295d ago

Trump warns Netflix’s $83bn deal for Warner Bros poses competition concerns

EngadgetLean Left· 295d ago

Trump says if Netflix buys Warner Bros. its market share 'could be a problem'

DeadlineLean Left· 295d ago

Donald Trump Comments On Netflix And Paramount Pursuit Of Warner Bros.

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 295d ago

US: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal – DW

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