President Donald Trump has demanded that CNN be sold or overhauled as part of any takeover of its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, inserting himself into an $80-billion-plus battle between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over one of Hollywood’s most powerful studios.

Why It Matters

Trump's dislike for CNN stems from his belief that the network exhibits a strong bias against him and his supporters, as he has frequently labeled the outlet as "fake news."

The president's comments at the White House on Wednesday raise fresh concerns about political pressure on a news organization that covers his administration while federal regulators weigh two competing bids for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Because the Justice Department and other agencies in his administration will decide whethe

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