23.02.2026 15:02
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the company regarding former Democratic official Susan Rice, who is on the Netflix board, saying, "Fire her or you will face the consequences." This statement sparked a new debate between Washington and the tech giant, coinciding with Netflix's major acquisition process with Warner Bros Discovery and the political tensions in the media sector.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern message to media and technology giant Netflix. Trump called for the removal of former Democratic official Susan Rice from the company's board, stating that otherwise Netflix would "face the consequences."
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump described Rice as "anti-Trump" and a "political figure." He highlighted the consequences the company would face if it kept Rice on the board.
POLITICAL TENSION REFLECTS IN THE MEDIA SECTOR Trump's statement not only coincides with the massive acquisition battle between Warner Bros and Netflix; it has also added a political dimension to the ongoing competition and antitrust scrutiny in the media sector. Netflix has reached a $72 billion deal with Warner Bros Discovery, which is still under review for competition law.
Susan Rice Trump's statements are interpreted as part of the political pressure on the company's market power and management decisions, with experts noting that this could indirectly affect antitrust processes.
SUSAN RICE AND THE CONTROVERSY Rice served as national security advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during former President Barack Obama's administration, and later participated in policy boards during Joe Biden's term. In a podcast discussion following her reappointment to the Netflix board, she sparked controversy by stating that "companies close to Trump will be held accountable" if the Democrats return to power.