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David Zaslav says Trump will fuel big media mergers


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Discovery CEO David Zaslav thinks putting Donald Trump back in the White House could offer a friendlier environment for major media mergers. Zaslav made the statement in response to a question about streaming partnerships, saying changes under the Trump administration could have “a real positive and accelerated impact” on the entertainment industry. The president-elect is expected to shake up leadership in regulatory agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, as well as even loosen certain antitrust guidelines.

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