Pallone Blasts Blatant Corruption in Skydance-Paramount Acquisition

Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement blasting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) approval of Skydance’s merger with Paramount:

“With this announcement, it’s clear that the FCC is in Trump’s pocket and that Skydance and Paramount have been engaging in a quid pro quo for months. If there was any doubt, it’s now obvious why Paramount threw 60 Minutes and its number one rated late night talk show under the bus. Trump demands allegiance from everyone around him and it’s disgusting to see companies like Skydance and Paramount bowing to his endless and illegal demands. This is a dark day for anyone who believes in the rule of law and the First Amendment.

“I will be launching an investigation into the circumstances of this approval, including the conduct of the FCC, Skydance, and Paramount.”

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