Lawmakers Call For “Impartial” DOJ Probe of Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Buy Over “Backroom” Deal Claims

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Becca Balint are urging the DOJ to closely scrutinize Fox's $22 billion acquisition of Roku. The lawmakers expressed concerns regarding the rubber-stamping of deals that could violate antitrust laws and hinder enforcement. They have specifically requested that the agency commit to a review process conducted in an impartial fashion, ensuring the investigation remains entirely free from political interference following claims of a backroom deal surrounding the transaction.