Trump weighs in on the massive Netflix-Warner deal: 'It could be a problem.'

Core Viewpoint - Netflix announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros., including its TV and film studios, HBO, and HBO Max, for $72 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date [1]. Group 1: Company Involvement - President Trump expressed support for Netflix, stating it is a great company that has performed exceptionally well [1]. - Trump noted that the acquisition would significantly increase Netflix's market share, raising potential concerns [1][2]. - Netflix's CEO, Ted Sarandos, was described by Trump as a "great person" who has accomplished remarkable achievements in the film industry [2]. Group 2: Market Reactions - The announcement of the acquisition has faced criticism, particularly from Paramount CEO David Ellison, who raised antitrust concerns [3]. - Paramount Skydance was also in competition with Netflix and Comcast to acquire Warner Bros. [3]. - In the past five days, Netflix's stock price has decreased by approximately 7%, while Warner Bros.' stock price has increased by over 8% [3].