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CWA President Calls for Scrutiny of EA's $55B Deal

10/30/2025

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Claude Cummings Jr., president of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), urged regulators to review Electronic Arts' $55 billion acquisition by a Saudi-backed consortium including Jared Kushner's firm.
He cited potential job losses, national security risks, and concerns about handling sensitive consumer data.
Cummings urged the FTC and CFIUS to protect American workers and consumers amid rising video game industry consolidation.
He argued for TikTok-like scrutiny due to foreign ownership.

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Claude Cummings Jr., president of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), urged regulators to review Electronic Arts' $55 billion acquisition by a Saudi-backed consortium including Jared Kushner's firm.
He cited potential job losses, national security risks, and concerns about handling sensitive consumer data.
Cummings urged the FTC and CFIUS to protect American workers and consumers amid rising video game industry consolidation.
He argued for TikTok-like scrutiny due to foreign ownership.