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@passantino.bsky.socialReposted by @oliverdarcy.bsky.socialDavid Ellison told CNN staffers this week he “of course” supports the network’s legal fight against Trump’s White House ban. But after kowtowing to Trump, Ellison is now on a collision course with the president. Will he actually stand up?
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@brettlogiurato.bsky.socialReposted by @oliverdarcy.bsky.socialI wrote this week about the Skydance Squeeze. David Ellison has his empire, along with a (water) tower of debt. The next three years will likely be dominated by how to get it under control. www.status.news/p/skydance-d...
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialDonald Trump and David Ellison are on a "collision course," @passantino.bsky.social writes for his @status.news column. www.status.news/p/donald-tru...
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialDavid Ellison's Skydance is now carrying $80 billion in debt.
@brettlogiurato.bsky.social reports on why cutting it down will be far from easy—though necessary, for the company to survive.
His story in @status.news: www.status.news/p/skydance-d...
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@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialIn which @karaswisher.bsky.social recorded a surprise message for @caseynewton.bsky.social about his decision to rejoin Elon Musk's X, which we played for him on this week's Power Lines.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/cGLpMYiWAp8
@passantino.bsky.socialReposted by @oliverdarcy.bsky.socialABC News deleted a story linking federal contracts to Trump’s sons and not explained why. The debacle has ignited a firestorm behind the scenes. Details in @status.news www.status.news/p/david-elli...
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@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialNew episode of Power Lines is out! @passantino.bsky.social and I discuss David Ellison taking control of CNN. Plus, we press @caseynewton.bsky.social on his return to Elon Musk’s X, which features a surprise message for him from @karaswisher.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
@status.newsReposted by @oliverdarcy.bsky.socialDavid Ellison spent considerable time at CNN’s New York offices on Thursday, we have learned, meeting with network boss Mark Thompson, touring the newsroom, and participating in a closed-doors meeting with top network executives.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-elli...
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialScoop: After ringing the opening bell on Wall Street on Thursday morning, David Ellison and Skydance leadership headed over to Hudson Yards, for a lengthy tour of CNN and closed-doors meeting with top network executives.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-elli...
@status.newsReposted by @oliverdarcy.bsky.socialOn the first day atop his new Skydance media empire, David Ellison faced pointed questions from Anderson Cooper and Status about CNN, his coziness with Donald Trump, and his commitment to editorial independence.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-elli...
@passantino.bsky.socialReposted by @oliverdarcy.bsky.socialI went to Paramount studios today and asked David Ellison about his relationship with Trump and if he feels he has politicized the company.
His response: "We were in a transaction review process. But with that said, we are now turning that page.”
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialAt a press conference in Hollywood on Tuesday, @passantino.bsky.social directly confronted David Ellison about his coziness with Donald Trump.
"Do you think the company has been politicized?"
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/david-elli...
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@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialBoth CNN chief Mark Thompson and CBS News chief Bari Weiss are in attendance. I am told they are seated near each other, separated by one person.
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialSpecifically regarding Hegseth, Ellison said, “I’ve never met Pete Hegseth and I read that in the press."
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialAnderson Cooper asked about editorial independence and read off what Trump and Pete Hegseth have said about wanting changes in CNN's coverage. Ellison also said he believes "deeply in journalism" and said CNN is a "vital part of our democracy." He pledged not to interfere in coverage.
@oliverdarcy.bsky.socialSome NEWS from within David Ellison's first Skydance company town hall: During a panel moderated by Anderson Cooper, Ellison said he supports CNN's efforts to have access restored to cover Donald Trump.
