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Donald Trump Weighs In On New Skydance: “They’re Terrific People, And It’s Going To Be A Great Company”

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What happened

President Donald Trump commented on Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros.

Discovery, completed on Tuesday, by apparently showering praised on its CEO David Ellison and his father Larry.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:42:44 UTC.

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  1. Skydance CEOs Pressed On Layoffs & Donald Trump Interference As They Outline Future At Town Hall

  2. Donald Trump Praises Newly Merged Paramount-Warner Bros.: ‘They’re Terrific People, and It’s Gonna Be a Great Company’

  3. Bobby Kotick and Laurene Powell Jobs Join Skydance Board of Directors

  4. Skydance Adds Bobby Kotick and Laurene Powell Jobs to Board, Taps Tony Blair as Adviser

  5. Donald Trump Weighs In On New Skydance: “They’re Terrific People, And It’s Going To Be A Great Company”

  6. Skydance Sets Board With Laurene Powell Jobs, Bobby Kotick New Directors, Tony Blair As Advisor

  7. Jack White Slams Trump Over Comment That Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A., San Diego: ‘Worst American of All Time’

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