Congress members join protest against ‘oligarch’s dinner’ for Trump thrown by Ellisons
Summary
Protesters, including members of the U.S. Congress, gathered near the National Mall to oppose a private dinner hosted by David Ellison, honoring President Trump and celebrating the First Amendment. The event took place amid concerns about Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, which could centralize media control and requires government approval.Key Facts
- David Ellison, Paramount Skydance CEO, hosted a private dinner honoring President Trump.
- The dinner was described as a celebration of the First Amendment and honored both the Trump White House and CBS White House correspondents.
- The event sparked protests by Congress members and others who see it as showing too close a relationship between Ellison and the Trump administration.
- Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery was approved by shareholders but still needs U.S. and European government clearance.
- Critics argue the merger would concentrate media companies under Ellison’s control, benefiting the MAGA movement and President Trump’s influence.
- Congressman Jamie Raskin called the dinner a “lavish oligarch’s dinner” aimed at supporting a “corrupt merger scheme.”
- Protest leaders said they want the merger blocked and see legal action from state attorneys general as a potential way to stop it.
- The event happened shortly before the White House correspondents’ dinner, which President Trump will attend.
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