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Trump Administration Blocks Netflix's Warner Bros. Bid
Trump administration reportedly killed Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
In brief
Trump administration reportedly killed Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Trump administration warned Netflix it had no chance of regulatory approval for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. Originally reported by AV Club.
Trump administration blocks Netflix bid
Trump administration reportedly warned Netflix it had no chance of regulatory approval for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
“They were right on the verge of pressing on, and were told by the administration that they had no chance of getting regulatory approval from the U.S.”
John Malone confirms administration warning
Media mogul John Malone said Trump administration told Netflix they had no chance of acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.
“They were right on the verge of pressing on, and were told by the administration that they had no chance of getting regulatory approval from the U.S.”
Netflix's acquisition bid blocked
Netflix's initial bid for Warner Bros. Discovery triggered a fire sale in October 2025.
The bottom line
Trump administration warned Netflix it had no chance of regulatory approval for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
