Trump Administration Favors Paramount Skydance in Warner Bros. Discovery Buyout
The TRUMP administration has unexpectedly thrown its weight behind Paramount Skydance (PSKY) as the preferred buyer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This surprising development caused a fractional dip in Warner shares during Monday's closing minutes.
Insiders suggest the administration's support stems from a desire for favorable CNN coverage, which a Paramount-controlled CNN could provide. Conversely, Comcast (CMCSA) faces opposition due to its ownership of MSNBC, a network historically critical of Trump.