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Graham Hosts CEO Amidst High-Stakes Media Bidding War

2/25/2026

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Sen. Lindsey Graham invited Paramount Skydance Chief Executive Officer David Ellison to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
Graham said he was honored to host Ellison, who is bidding to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent.
Trump showed interest in the bidding and demanded Netflix's board remove Susan Rice.
Paramount's counterbid stands at $31 per share as the Department of Justice investigates Netflix's $82.7 billion offer.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham invited Paramount Skydance Chief Executive Officer David Ellison to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
Graham said he was honored to host Ellison, who is bidding to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent.
Trump showed interest in the bidding and demanded Netflix's board remove Susan Rice.
Paramount's counterbid stands at $31 per share as the Department of Justice investigates Netflix's $82.7 billion offer.