DOJ Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Amid Fears Trump Allies Will Tighten Grip on Media

The DOJ approved Paramount's $111 billion bid for Warner Bros., increasing the Ellison family's media market share following their Skydance Media merger. This consolidation, which includes CBS, has faced months of antitrust concerns. Meanwhile, Jane Fonda has publicly protested the merger, labeling it a direct attack on free speech. Fonda specifically cited her personal stake in CNN and the legacy of Ted Turner as reasons for her opposition to the acquisition's potential impact.