Home / Arts and Entertainment / Bill Maher's Plea to New Owners: Don't Trust Trump!
Bill Maher's Plea to New Owners: Don't Trust Trump!
3 Oct
Summary
- Comedian Bill Maher asked new owners not to believe Trump's criticisms.
- Paramount's $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery closed.
- The combined company will operate under the Skydance name.
Comedian Bill Maher addressed his new bosses, the owners of Warner Bros. Discovery, on his show "Real Time." Following the recent $110 billion merger, Maher pleaded with the leadership, particularly David and Robert Ellison of Skydance, to disregard any negative commentary from Donald Trump regarding his show. Maher specifically cited recent social media posts from Trump criticizing his program's viewership figures, humorously urging the new owners to ignore such remarks. The acquisition, finalized after a federal judge approved a settlement regarding an antitrust lawsuit, sees Paramount integrating Warner Bros. under the new corporate umbrella of Skydance. Despite the consolidation, Paramount and Warner Bros. are expected to continue operating as separate entities.
