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Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Amid Media Deal Speculation

11/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
Reports circulated about a $71 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, though Paramount denied the claims.
Other sources indicated discussions with Saudi officials had occurred.
The involvement of petrostates in American media deals, once unthinkable, now seems likely, raising concerns about content influence in a combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
Reports circulated about a $71 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, though Paramount denied the claims.
Other sources indicated discussions with Saudi officials had occurred.
The involvement of petrostates in American media deals, once unthinkable, now seems likely, raising concerns about content influence in a combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery.