But under Donald Trump, the review process for mergers like these has become a cesspool of political favoritism and corruption. If you remember, earlier this year, Paramount settled this bogus lawsuit with Donald Trump for $16 million. Then Skydance reportedly made a shady quote side deal with Trump. And you know what? The Trump administration approved their merger shortly afterwards. And just this week, Trump said out loud that he'll quote, be involved as this independent merger review process of Netflix, Warner Bros. (06:40–06:47)
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