For Media CEOs in the News Business, Trump Turns M&A Dreams Into a Quid Pro Quo

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For Media CEOs in the News Business, Trump Turns M&A Dreams Into a Quid Pro Quo

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Published in Media and Entertainment on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 11:04 GMT by TheWrap
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Pressure on Paramount over "60 Minutes" could preview deal-making challenges for other studios with news outlets like WBD and Comcast.

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The article from TheWrap discusses former President Donald Trump's aspirations to engage in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the media sector, as revealed in a recording from a 2021 meeting with oil executives. Trump expressed interest in buying a media company, suggesting that such a move could help him counter what he perceives as biased coverage from mainstream media. He mentioned having discussions with media CEOs about potential deals, hinting at a quid pro quo where favorable coverage could be expected in return for business deals. The article also notes that Trump's plans were part of a broader strategy to influence media narratives and potentially benefit financially from such acquisitions, although no specific deals were confirmed to have materialized from these discussions.

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