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Trump Distances from Ellison Family Amid WBD Bid

12/17/2025

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Trump's Bid Positioning

U.S. President Donald Trump distanced himself from the Ellison family amid their bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
In a Truth Social post, he said CBS's 60 Minutes has treated him worse since the Ellisons acquired Paramount.
David Ellison has launched a hostile bid for WBD after Netflix's $82.7 billion offer.
Trump has inserted himself into the review, stating he would consider market-share impact and has no close ties to bidders.

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Activists Target Trump

On December 15, 2025, activist groups Everyone Hates Elon and Glasgow Actions Team displayed a massive photo of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside Jeffrey Epstein on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The stunt aims to draw attention to the upcoming release of Epstein-related files by the U.S. Department of Justice, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act on December 19, 2025.
The groups have targeted Trump throughout 2025, including prior protests during his golf outings.
A spokesperson for the groups said the intention is to keep Epstein's association with Trump a constant reminder.

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Trump's Bid Positioning

U.S. President Donald Trump distanced himself from the Ellison family amid their bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
In a Truth Social post, he said CBS's 60 Minutes has treated him worse since the Ellisons acquired Paramount.
David Ellison has launched a hostile bid for WBD after Netflix's $82.7 billion offer.
Trump has inserted himself into the review, stating he would consider market-share impact and has no close ties to bidders.

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