Government disclosures reveal that U.S President Donald Trump invested up to $2.25 million in Netflix bonds over the last three months, a period marked by his administration’s vocal criticism of the streaming giant’s failed attempt to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. While regulatory officials publicly questioned the merger’s antitrust viability, the President’s family-managed trust was actively acquiring Netflix debt. These 5.375% interest bonds fluctuated as Netflix eventually lost a $110 billion bidding war to Paramount Skydance, an entity led by David Ellison, the son of major Trump ally and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
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In addition to the Netflix holdings, Trump purchased up to $1 million in Warner Bros bonds, which have since appreciated from 92 cents to 95 cents on the dollar, netting a significant profit if held. Although the White House maintains that these assets are in a blind trust and exempt from standard conflict-of-interest laws, the timing has drawn scrutiny. The administration’s rhetoric pressured Netflix throughout the process, even as Paramount secured the deal with a $40 billion guarantee from Larry Ellison. With Paramount now assuming roughly $85 billion in debt to finalize the takeover, his strategic bets on the outcome of a highly regulated media landscape continue to fuel intense ethical and market debate.
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