Elizabeth Warren

Warren Highlights Risk Of Foreign Investments In US Media

Warren highlighted the risks associated with Saudi, Qatari, and Abu Dhabi funds acquiring a significant stake in a major U.S. media entity.

Warren underscored the potential dangers of foreign entities gaining access to personal data and influencing U.S. media. She called for the merger to be blocked, citing concerns over national security and privacy.

"Should Saudi, Qatari, & Abu Dhabi wealth funds have a near-majority stake in one of America’s largest media companies? The Paramount-Warner Bros. deal could mean foreign access to your personal data—and leverage over U.S. media. Block the merger," she said in a post on X.

Concerns Not New

The proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery has been under scrutiny over the potential consequences of such a deal.

Senator Warren’s concerns are not new. In May 2026, she warned that shows like “Severance” could disappear if a single studio monopolizes Hollywood. She argued that a more consolidated industry could stifle creative projects.

Meanwhile, discussions about the merger’s approval are ongoing. The Department of Justice (DOJ) staff attorneys seemed persuaded by Paramount’s argument that the merger would not negatively affect other studios and creative talent.

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