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Trump Invests Up to $500K in Netflix, Warner Bros Bonds

1/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump bought bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery in December after their $83 billion merger was announced.
Disclosures show Trump acquired bonds valued between $250,001 and $500,000 from Netflix on December 12 and from Warner Bros. Discovery on December 16.
The purchases are part of nearly 200 reported bond trades, including SiriusXM and General Motors.
Shareholder votes on the merger are expected in late spring or summer.

History

Historical Context

In May 2021, AT&T announced its merger with Discovery, Inc., forming Warner Bros. Discovery, which was completed on April 8, 2022. This $43 billion deal followed AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner in 2018, aiming to create a vertically integrated media powerhouse. The merger significantly impacted content production strategies and market dynamics, as the new entity planned to invest over $20 billion annually in content.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump bought bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery in December after their $83 billion merger was announced.
Disclosures show Trump acquired bonds valued between $250,001 and $500,000 from Netflix on December 12 and from Warner Bros. Discovery on December 16.
The purchases are part of nearly 200 reported bond trades, including SiriusXM and General Motors.
Shareholder votes on the merger are expected in late spring or summer.

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