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Curious Trump SOTU guest 'may raise eyebrows at Netflix': NYT reporter

CEO of Paramount Skydance David Ellison, guest of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), arrives for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 24, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Curious Trump SOTU guest 'may raise eyebrows at Netflix': NYT reporter

David Ellison, son of the billionaire Larry Ellison and the chief executive of Paramount Skydance, was a guest at President Donald Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night.

It was considered an interesting move as Paramount is "seeking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that Trump has promised to 'be involved' in," The New York Times reported. "Ellison’s presence may raise eyebrows at Netflix, the rival bidder."

Paramount, which leverages the wealth of Larry Ellison's empire, has cultivated a relationship with the Trump administration. The company is in a bidding war with Netflix for control of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Before the speech started, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) shared a photo with Ellison, featuring the two giving a thumbs up and saying he was his guest at the address in Washington, D.C.

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