Trump Demands Netflix Drop Susan Rice
Trump demanded Netflix fire board member Susan Rice as the company pursues a $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery that is under DOJ antitrust review.
FortuneTrump threatens Netflix with 'consequences' over Rice board seat | Fortune
Business InsiderTrump demand that Netflix fire Susan Rice is an extraordinary use of presidential power
The Daily WireTrump Says Netflix Should Fire ‘Racist, Trump Deranged’ Susan Rice
FOX NewsPresident Trump tells Netflix to fire Susan Rice or 'pay consequences'
Overview
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social demanding that Netflix fire board member Susan Rice "immediately" or "pay the consequences," calling her "racist" and a "political hack" and asking how much she is being paid.
Susan Rice told the Stay Tuned with Preet Bharara podcast that corporations, law firms, universities and media that "took a knee" to Trump would face an "accountability agenda" and subpoenas if Democrats return to power, she said.
Far-right activist Laura Loomer reposted video of Rice's remarks and linked it to Trump's message, and Rice insisted any retribution would proceed through legal channels and be based on alleged unlawful conduct, she said.
Netflix is pursuing a roughly $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while facing a bidding war with Paramount Skydance Corp. and a Justice Department probe into whether the deal could violate antitrust laws.
The Justice Department's investigation and the ongoing merger fight leave Netflix's acquisition bid and corporate governance under regulatory and political scrutiny as Netflix navigates the deal while Rice remains on its board after rejoining in 2023.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources treat the episode as straightforward reporting, separating editorial voice from quoted source content: they quote Trump’s social post and Rice’s podcast remarks, supply corporate and regulatory context (Netflix board, Warner Bros. bid, regulators), and note unanswered specifics—minimizing loaded language and balancing viewpoints with factual context.
FAQ
Susan Rice is a former U.S. National Security Advisor under Obama, U.N. Ambassador, and Domestic Policy Advisor under Biden. She has served on Netflix's Board of Directors since 2018, rejoining in 2023 after a brief hiatus.
Trump posted on Truth Social on February 21 demanding Netflix fire 'racist, Trump Deranged Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences,' calling her a political hack and questioning her pay.
Rice stated that corporations, law firms, universities, and media that 'took a knee' to Trump would face an 'accountability agenda' and subpoenas if Democrats return to power, insisting any retribution would be through legal channels based on unlawful conduct.
Netflix is pursuing a $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery amid a bidding war with Paramount Skydance Corp., while facing a DOJ antitrust probe that places the deal under regulatory scrutiny.
