Overview
- Trump told reporters the companies would need to pass a defined review and said Netflix's share is already large and could rise significantly with Warner Bros.
- Bloomberg reported the transaction is valued at roughly $72 billion and would pair the top streaming platform with HBO Max, described as the fourth-largest service.
- The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division is expected to handle the review, and the agency could argue the merged entity would exceed a 30 percent market-share threshold.
- Trump confirmed he recently met Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, praised his work, and said he will be personally involved in the decision.
- Reporting indicates Netflix is expected to argue that services such as YouTube and TikTok belong in the market definition, which would reduce any appearance of dominance.