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Democrats Fear Paramount Takeover Fuels MAGA Media Oligarchy

3/19/2026

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Democrats warn Paramount Skydance's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery takeover could increase MAGA-friendly media control, calling it 'oligarchy in action'.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, has appealed to conservative audiences and faces dissent at CBS News over his political agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for changes at CNN, labeling its leadership dishonest and has proposed selling it.
The takeover raises fears about editorial independence at CNN and HBO.

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Democrats warn Paramount Skydance's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery takeover could increase MAGA-friendly media control, calling it 'oligarchy in action'.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, has appealed to conservative audiences and faces dissent at CBS News over his political agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for changes at CNN, labeling its leadership dishonest and has proposed selling it.
The takeover raises fears about editorial independence at CNN and HBO.