Congressman Jamie Raskin Accuses David Ellison of Colluding With Trump to ‘Curtail Media Independence’
He also says Paramount is trying to "spread political censorship and suppress dissent" as it seeks to close a pending $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery The post Congressman Jamie Raskin Accuses David Ellison of Colluding With Trump to ‘Curtail Media Independence’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin has accused Paramount CEO David Ellison of colluding with President Trump to undermine media independence and censor political dissent ahead of the company's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Raskin claims Ellison assured Trump of sweeping changes to CNN if he could acquire it, a claim the CEO has denied.
Ellison has since defended himself in a New York Times op-ed, stating that the merger is about his ownership of CNN and that he has no intention of bending the newsrooms to his views. Despite Ellison's assurances about CNN's independence, Raskin argues that his CBS takeover shows a stark contrast, with the newsroom allegedly catering to Trump's whims.
Since April, Raskin has sent four letters to Ellison seeking clarification on the merger and collusion allegations, to which he has not responded. The House Judiciary Committee has committed to investigating antitrust enforcement in the deal and its potential impact on competition, consumers, and freedom of speech. A Paramount spokesperson has dismissed accusations of corruption, while Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim commented that the merger is about CNN returning to its news roots.
The merger remains on hold as it awaits trial in March 2027, with both parties open to settlement talks.
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