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NY Mayor, Directors, Senators Fight Paramount-Skydance Warner Deal

4/23/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposed Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery before Thursday’s shareholder vote.
He warned the deal would threaten thousands of New York jobs, raise costs, and concentrate power, urging a “no” vote.
Directors David Fincher and J.J. Abrams signed an open letter condemning the merger over job losses and reduced competition.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker criticized the acquisition while Paramount Skydance expects approval in Q3 2026.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposed Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery before Thursday’s shareholder vote.
He warned the deal would threaten thousands of New York jobs, raise costs, and concentrate power, urging a “no” vote.
Directors David Fincher and J.J. Abrams signed an open letter condemning the merger over job losses and reduced competition.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker criticized the acquisition while Paramount Skydance expects approval in Q3 2026.