# Ellisons Sued Over Alleged Trump Deal for Warner Bros. Merger Approval

A Paramount investor has sued David and Larry Ellison, alleging they made an illegal side deal with Donald Trump to secure U.S. government approval for a Warner Bros. takeover. The lawsuit claims the arrangement violated fiduciary duties and corporate governance rules. The case could affect the outcome of the high-profile acquisition and raise questions about political influence in media mergers.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-larry-ellison-sued-paramount-side-deal-trump-warner-bros-1236812034/) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:40:24 +0000