Senators Question Skydance CEO Over Trump, Paramount Merger

July 21, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC

Senators question Skydance Media CEO David Ellison about a “reported secret side deal with President Trump” to settle Trump’s lawsuit against CBS and get approval for the Paramount Global’s pending merger with Skydance, in a letter published Monday.

  • Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Ron Wyden write to Ellison
  • The senators ask Ellison about any payment arrangement Skydance might have with Trump and say they want to look into whether that would comply with anti-bribery laws
  • NOTE: Paramount Suitor Meets With FCC Chairman, Seeking OK for Deal

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