Warren Demands Investigation After Skydance Refuses to Deny Trump “Side Deal” in CBS Settlement
Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed continued skepticism regarding the Paramount-Skydance merger, alleging potential “corrupt side deals or political favors” with the Trump administration. Despite denials from both companies, Warren found their responses to her inquiries, which also included questions from other Senators, insufficient. These queries stemmed from a $16 million settlement between Paramount and Trump, along with claims of a “secret side deal” involving advertising contributions. The Senator stated the contradictory statements from Paramount and Skydance have only intensified the need for an independent investigation into potential wrongdoing, raising further concern about whether there was any criminal behavior.