Block the Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery Merger & Media Monopoly
A proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) would consolidate control of a significant share of American media — including major movie studios, television networks, and news organizations such as CNN, CBS, HBO, TBS, TNT, Food Network, and HGTV — under a small number of individuals with prominent political connections. Paramount is currently seeking Department of Justice approval to acquire WBD after Netflix withdrew from an earlier deal.
Critics have raised concerns about the potential impact on editorial independence and the integrity of journalism following recent ownership changes at CBS News. Placing additional influential news brands under common ownership compounds these concerns about the diversity and independence of the American media landscape.
Beyond press freedom, this merger would likely result in significant job losses across the entertainment and media industries, and raises broader questions about whether political relationships — rather than market competition — are shaping who controls the nation's information infrastructure. Antitrust laws exist precisely to prevent unchecked corporate consolidation of this kind.
Congress has both the authority and the responsibility to conduct rigorous oversight of the DOJ's approval process for this deal. State Attorneys General should also examine whether the merger raises antitrust concerns under state law. A free and independent press is a cornerstone of democracy, and the public interest demands that this transaction receive full scrutiny before any approval is granted.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. I'm reaching out today because I'm deeply concerned about the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. I'd like to urge {{representative_name}} to oppose this merger and push for strong congressional oversight of the Department of Justice's approval process. This deal would consolidate an unprecedented amount of media power — including major news outlets like CNN and CBS — under a small group of individuals with significant political ties. Concentrating this level of media ownership raises serious concerns about editorial independence, free press integrity, and compliance with existing antitrust law. I'm asking {{representative_name}} to take this seriously, ensure our antitrust laws are enforced, and make sure this merger does not move forward without full public scrutiny. The American people deserve independent journalism and a diverse media landscape.
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