Trump Bought Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery Bonds Following $83 Billion Merger Deal Announcement

[In It to Win It]

In the days following the announcement of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery’s $83 billion merger deal for the latter’s streaming and studio assets, President Donald Trump loaded up on corporate bonds from both companies.

A new financial disclosure from the White House, which is dated Jan. 14, reveals that Trump acquired up to $1 million worth corporate bonds issued by each company in December.

Per the filing,Trump acquired two tranches of Netflix bonds, which are set to mature in November 2029. The first purchase, valued between $250,001-$500,000, was made on Dec. 12, while the second purchase, valued between $250,001-$500,000 was made on Dec. 16.

He also acquired two tranches of Discovery Communications LLC, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, which are set to mature in 2030. The first purchase, valued at $250,001-$500,000, was made on Dec. 12, while the second purchase, valued between $250,001-$500,000 was made on Dec. 16.

A White House spokesperson did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/trump-bought-netflix-warner-bros-182714591.html

[AZJonnie]

1. Unfortunately, there's probably nothing technically illegal about his doing so after the fact

I'm sure as hell it would turn out to be shady if someone dug into it, but I doubt anything will happen legally because of it, and not just because it's Trump. I'm sure 1000's of other people did the same.

[In It to Win It]

2. At some point, I believe his administration has to approve the deal

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Now, he has a stake in the outcome of a deal his administration has some say in.