Trump demands sale of CNN with Warner

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would oppose the sale of Warner Bros. unless the deal includes CNN television. He made this statement during a meeting with business leaders at the White House.

Trump noted that CNN's current leadership is "an extremely dishonest group of people" and should not be allowed to continue operating if their organization remains under the same management. He emphasized that "any deal must ensure that CNN is either part of it or sold separately."

Major international companies, including Netflix, are considering the potential acquisition of Warner Bros. and could face additional obstacles if no agreement on CNN is reached.

There are no official statements yet about specific terms of negotiations, but media reports discuss a possible bundled package including both the TV channel and the rest of Warner's assets.

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Among Warner Bros.' assets is CNN television, which has drawn attention due to plans for a major sale of the company. Netflix's potential involvement in the acquisition was previously discussed.