FCC commissioner demands strict review of foreign stakes in Paramount Warner Bros merger deal

Published on 5 May 2026

She flags Gulf and Abu Dhabi ties that could raise security questions

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, the lone Democratic member, is urging a rigorous national security review of foreign ownership tied to the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger. She points to investments linked to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, arguing the FCC must scrutinize who controls key interests before approving the deal.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez calls for a thorough review of foreign stakes
National security concerns drive the scrutiny of the Paramount–Warner merger
Investments cited include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi
The review could influence approval timing or deal conditions

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FCC commissioner demands strict review of foreign stakes in Paramount Warner Bros merger deal

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