Ellison says WB should sell to him because he's friends with Trump

Sorry for the editorialized title but I feel like the author is really burying the lede here.

Ellison argued Paramount’s deal will have a shorter regulatory approval process given the company’s smaller size and friendly relationship with the Trump administration.

CNBC reported Friday that the Trump administration was viewing the deal with “heavy skepticism,” and Trump said Sunday that the market share considerations could pose a “problem.”

Such naked corruption...