Trump warns Netflix of ‘consequences’ unless it pulls top Democrat from board
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump has demanded Netflix remove Susan Rice, a Democratic foreign policy expert and board member, or "face the consequences," amid Netflix's takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
- Trump criticized Rice as a “political hack” lacking talent, highlighting her past roles as national security adviser and UN ambassador, and questioned her compensation at Netflix.
- Rice rejoined Netflix's board in 2023 and recently stated that organizations loyal to Trump would be held accountable if Democrats regained power, prompting backlash from Trump and right-wing influencers.
- The intervention comes as Paramount Skydance prepares to submit a final bid to acquire WBD, competing against Netflix’s offer, with Paramount’s bid backed by a $40 billion guarantee
