Netflix Boss Dismisses Trump’s Call to Fire Susan Rice

By Rob Redding

Editor & Publisher

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026, 12 p.m. — In a fiery exchange, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos brushed off former President Trump’s demand that the streaming giant fire Susan Rice from its board. The feud comes as Netflix eyes a massive $70 billion deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, a move that’s raising antitrust eyebrows.

Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Sarandos emphasized, “This is a business deal, not a political stunt,” distancing the company from Trump’s social media tirades. The former President had called on Netflix to fire Rice on Truth Social, claiming she’s pushing a “retribution” agenda if Democrats regain power.

Meanwhile, Trump’s allies are mounting their own media bids, with Paramount vying for Warner’s assets in a hostile takeover. The political fireworks continue as Netflix navigates the complex waters of mergers, politics, and power plays — all while Trump’s Department of Justice reviews the deal.

Stay tuned for more drama in the streaming wars.

Rob Redding is the author of No. 1 best selling book Black Power in the Age of Artificial Supremacy Featuring Redding-Shim Kwet Yung . He is the bestselling author of 18 books. He is the host of Redding News Review Unrestricted and creator of ReddingNewsReview.com. He is also an emerging visual artist who lives and teaches at two colleges in New York City.