David Ellison Said To Assure White House He'd Make 'Sweeping Changes' To Steer CNN 'Pro-Trump'

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, announced employees could either return to the office five days a week or take a severance package. Roughly 600 chose the latter.

Hollywood mogul and the driving force behind Skydance Media, David Ellison, told White House officials that he could reshape CNN's lineup and editorial direction if his Paramount Skydance bid for Warner Bros. Discovery succeeded.

The claim, based on media reports, has intensified concerns about political pressure on US newsrooms as Ellison's company launched a surprise, all-cash, hostile offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that would bring CNN under his control if completed.