‘That’s Authoritarianism’: Bernie Sanders Rips Trump’s Son-in-Law Backing CNN Takeover Bid

Alex Griffing Dec 10th, 2025, 4:11 pm

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) slammed Paramount’s hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. in a scathing post on social media on Wednesday, calling President Donald Trump’s family connection to the deal a sign of rising “authoritarianism.”

“A handful of giant corporations already control much of the media,” Sanders posted on X, adding:

Trump wants to make it worse. He vows to “be involved” in allowing his billionaire allies, his son-in-law, and the Saudis, Qataris and Emirates to buy Warner Bros.

That’s authoritarianism. Not democracy.

Paramount Skydance announced its $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discov

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