AILSA CHANG, HOST:The $111 billion deal that Paramount struck to take over Warner Bros. President Trump wants the network sold. The driving force behind Paramount - David Ellison is the CEO there. And they're allies of President Trump, particularly Larry Ellison, who's a friend and adviser of the president. David Ellison has not, as we're speaking, addressed this specific issue since the announcement of this deal between Paramount and Warner Bros.

Source: CNN February 28, 2026 06:22 UTC