Paramount Lawyer Accuses Merger Opponents of Antisemitism
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Todd Spangler · Variety
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Key points
- Paramount Skydance's legal counsel claims some critics of the merger are motivated by antisemitism.
- The $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery faces industry backlash.
- Delrahim accused opponents of using 'fear mongering' tactics rooted in personal biases.
- The merger is still under regulatory review and faces ongoing scrutiny.
Paramount Skydance's chief legal counsel, Makan Delrahim, claims that some critics of the company's $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery are motivated by antisemitic views. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Delrahim addressed the backlash the deal has faced in the entertainment industry. The pending merger, led by David Ellison, has drawn scrutiny and opposition from various stakeholders. Delrahim accused opponents of engaging in 'fear mongering' based on their personal biases. The comments come amid ongoing debates over the implications of the merger for media consolidation and market competition. The deal remains under regulatory review.
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