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Congressional Democrats are coordinating with European Union lawmakers to challenge the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, raising questions about regulatory approval and potential political motivations.
On May 14, 2026, Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Deborah Ross (D-NC) sent a letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison warning that claims of minimal regulatory scrutiny appear "premature." The letter, co-signed by members of the European Parliament, promises "extensive regulatory review processes" and hints at congressional hearings.
The intervention comes after Netflix—whose headquarters sits in Liccardo's district—failed in its own bid to acquire Warner Bros. Netflix maintains close ties to former President Barack Obama and former Ambassador Susan Rice, both of whom have production deals with the streaming giant. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is a longtime Obama donor.
Critics suggest the congressional pushback may reflect competitive interests rather than purely regulatory concerns, given the geographic and political overlap between Netflix's corporate base and the lawmakers leading the charge.

.css-1iqe90x{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;color:#EAECEF;}Congressional Democrats are coordinating with European Union lawmakers to challenge the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, raising questions about regulatory approval and potential political motivations.

Congressional Democrats are coordinating with European Union lawmakers to challenge the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, raising questions about regulatory approval and potential political motivations.