Trump Stands in the Middle as Netflix and Paramount Vie for a Megadeal NYT | Top Stories By: Michael M. Grynbaum 9 December 2025 at 02:45 The president has shattered norms by pledging to “be involved” in the regulatory fate of a transaction that could reshape the news and entertainment industries. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump has often relished pitting rivals against each other, from his “Apprentice” TV boardroom to the West Wing.