Trump insisted that the evaluation process would be crucial: “It has to go through a process and we’ll see what happens,” he said.
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US President Donald Trump questioned the feasibility of the agreement reached Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discoveryconsidering that the operation “could pose a problem” due to the enormous weight that the resulting company would have in the entertainment market.
The statement came Sunday evening as Trump answered questions from reporters while walking the red carpet Kennedy Center Honors. Advice on the operation, appreciation 72 billion dollarsThe president claimed that he himself would be involved in deciding whether the federal government should approve the merger or not.
A movement that could change the streaming industry
If approved by regulators, the deal would bring two of the world’s most influential streaming services under one roof. The integration would also unite Warner’s film and television divisions – including DC Studiosthe franchise Harry Potter and the content of HBO Max– with Netflix’s extensive catalog and global production capacity.
Trump insisted that the evaluation process would be crucial: “It has to go through a process and we’ll see what happens,” he said.
Although he highlighted the platform’s performance, the president acknowledged his reservations: “Netflix is a great company. You did a phenomenal job. Ted is a fantastic man” he said, referring to CEO Ted Sarandos, whom he met in the Oval Office a week before the announcement.
However, he emphasized that the merger with Warner could lead to a result excessive concentration: “That’s a big market share. If you have Warner Bros., that share increases significantly. I don’t know. I will also be involved in this decision.”
When asked directly whether the purchase should be allowed, he replied: “Well, that is the question.”
An acquisition of this size would give Netflix control of key assets such as: HBO, Warner Bros. Studios and various spiritual values of enormous cultural weight. In return, the operation would be in front of you strict antitrust controls in the United States and other markets given the streaming giant’s dominant position, which already exceeds 280 million subscribers on a global level.
No prior guarantees and concerns about final size
Trump added that Sarandos made no specific guarantees about the operation during their meeting, although he reiterated his admiration for the manager, whom he described as “a great person” who has “done some of the best work in the history of cinema.”
Nevertheless, he once again emphasized the core point of his concern: “Such a merger creates a very large market share.” There is no doubt about that. It could be a problem“.
In HollywoodThe reactions didn’t take long to arrive. Various figures have expressed concerns about the possibility that Netflix could limit the release of traditional films and prioritize its digital model. In this context James Cameron stated in the podcast “The City” that would be a possible purchase “A catastrophe”This reflects fears from several figures about increased focus and changes in the Premier ecosystem.
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