Trump has also opined on other companies in the telecom and media industries that are seeking deals. He famously attacked AT&T's proposed purchase of Time Warner during his 2016 presidential campaign, for example, citing the deal as an example of too much power "in the hands of too few." The Justice Department is wrapping up its trial to block that $85-billion merger, and a court decision is expected in the coming weeks.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 29, 2018 16:41 UTC