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Trump's $1.1 Million Netflix Bond Purchase Raises Eyebrows

3/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump purchased Netflix bonds totaling more than $1.1 million in late 2022 amid Netflix's pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Trump bought Netflix bonds over $500,000 on December 12 and 16, and over $600,000 on January 2 and 20.
The bonds carry 5.375% interest and mature in November 2029.
Purchases drew scrutiny as Trump publicly questioned the merger's viability.
The bonds recently traded around $1.03–$1.04 on the dollar.

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U.S. President Donald Trump purchased Netflix bonds totaling more than $1.1 million in late 2022 amid Netflix's pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Trump bought Netflix bonds over $500,000 on December 12 and 16, and over $600,000 on January 2 and 20.
The bonds carry 5.375% interest and mature in November 2029.
Purchases drew scrutiny as Trump publicly questioned the merger's viability.
The bonds recently traded around $1.03–$1.04 on the dollar.