Trump made a big investment in Netflix and Warner Bros.

Trump's Investments Spark Activity in the Media Sector

U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines by taking a notable financial step, investing at least 1 million dollars in Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) bonds. According to statements from the White House, Trump purchased two bonds from each company, with each purchase amounting to at least 502 thousand dollars. These bond acquisitions took place on December 12 and 16.

Came After a Major Merger

Trump's bond purchases occurred just a week after Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros in a deal valued at 82.7 billion dollars. This significant merger has become an important agenda item, as it could create serious impacts in the American media market and requires approval from regulatory authorities.

Political Reactions and Economic Observations

On December 7, Trump stated, “The market shares of these two companies are quite large. When they acquire Warner Bros, this market share will increase even more. Experts will evaluate the economic effects, but I also want to be part of this process.” However, the merger has faced criticism from some political and sectoral circles. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren described the merger as “a nightmare in terms of monopoly,” while the American Writers Guild raised concerns about the potential loss of jobs, declining wages, and reduced content diversity resulting from this merger.

White House Statement

The White House emphasized that Trump's stock and bond portfolio is managed by independent third-party financial institutions, and that the President does not interfere with investment decisions or their timing.