Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Trump Raises Antitrust Concerns on Netflix-Warner Deal
President Donald Trump has expressed concerns about Netflix's plan to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion.
He thinks the deal might be too big and could cause problems because Netflix would become even more dominant in the streaming market.
Trump said he will personally look into the matter.
Netflix has argued that other platforms like YouTube and TikTok should be considered in the market analysis, which would make their dominance seem smaller.
The Justice Department will review the deal to decide if it's legal.
President Donald Trump raised antitrust concerns over Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
Trump confirmed meeting with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos to discuss the deal.
The combined market share of Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery raises red flags for antitrust regulators.
Netflix argues that platforms like YouTube and TikTok should be included in market analysis to reduce perceived dominance.
The Justice Department's antitrust division will review the transaction.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery
- What
- Antitrust concerns raised over Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
- When
- 7 December
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Potential antitrust issues due to combined market share
- Netflix Subscribers (2024)
- 301.6 million
- Warner Bros Discovery Subscribers (2024)
- 128 million
- Netflix Market Share
- Over 30% after acquisition
- Meeting Date
- 7 December
Sources
Warner Bros, Netflix Deal Turns Spotlight On Media Titans
The Netflix and Warner Bros. deal is far from a sure thing
Not a done deal? Donald Trump raises anritrust concerns over Netflix-Warner Bros tieup, says he'll step in
Trump Raises Concerns About Netflix-Warner Deal
Netflix Warner Bros deal sparks backlash as Hollywood warns of job losses and theatre risks
Trump flags antitrust risks in Netflix–Warner mega-merger
