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Bill Maher's Plea to New Owners: Ignore Trump!
3 Oct
Summary
- Bill Maher joked about his uncertain future with new media owners.
- He urged his new bosses not to believe Donald Trump's tweets.
- The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is on track to close next week.
As the Paramount-Warner Bros. $110 billion merger progresses towards its closing next week, comedian Bill Maher humorously pondered his new ownership during his show 'Real Time.' Maher directly addressed his yet-to-be-identified new bosses, urging them to disregard any criticisms from Donald Trump. He specifically referenced a recent Truth Social post by Trump that disparaged Maher's show ratings.
Maher also used the moment to subtly reference scrutiny facing his alma mater, Cornell University, due to its handling of an alleged incident. The massive merger has seen leadership changes, with Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz becoming co-CEO and Warner film chiefs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy departing. The combined entity will operate under the name Skydance, a move intended to honor the legacies of both Paramount and Warner Bros. while establishing a distinct creative identity.
