Paramount denies Larry Ellison pledged to Trump that he would ‘overhaul’ CNN after WBD merger

Paramount has refuted claims from The Wall Street Journal that Larry Ellison, a major stakeholder, promised Donald Trump he would overhaul CNN post-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The report suggested both Trump and Ellison saw CNN as biased against conservatives. Paramount's denial underscores the company's commitment to journalistic integrity and editorial independence. This situation highlights the ongoing tension between media perception and corporate control, raising questions about the future of news networks in the hands of influential investors.