In the NBC interview, Trump seemed to marvel at the attention he’s been getting from both Ellison and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who has also met with Trump in recent months. The White House press office did not respond to a request for comment. Paramount argues that the Netflix deal is inferior to the $30-per-share offer that it has publicly made for WBD. One of Paramount’s key arguments has centered on the Trump administration and whether regulators will block the Netflix deal. And Trump complimented both Larry and David Ellison after the family took control of Paramount last year, saying, “They’re friends of mine.

Source: CNN February 12, 2026 16:38 UTC