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flag A $34B merger backed by Trump allies sparks fears of political media control and press independence erosion.

flag A proposed $34 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. flag Discovery, backed by the Trump administration, has raised alarms over political influence on American media. flag Led by Trump-aligned billionaire David Ellison, the deal faces scrutiny for potentially enabling "MAGA-fication" of CBS News and consolidating media power in the hands of Trump allies. flag Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, warn the acquisition could undermine press independence, drawing parallels to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán. flag The administration’s support, along with Trump’s past threats against critical broadcasters and FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s public warnings to media outlets, fuels concerns about authoritarian-style media control.

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