David Ellison Attends Trump-Hosted State Dinner for King Charles III
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, attended a Trump-hosted state dinner at the White House for King Charles III, amid ongoing federal review of his company's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. His presence follows recent lobbying efforts, including a request to the FCC to approve foreign investment in the deal. The event included notable figures from tech, politics, sports, and media, highlighting Ellison’s high-level political connections. The attendance underscores the intersection of media, politics, and regulatory interests in major corporate mergers.
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Home > Industry News > Deals & M&A David Ellison Attends Trump-Hosted State Dinner for King Charles III The Paramount Skydance CEO’s presence at the White House event comes a day after his company asked the FCC to approve Middle East investment in the Warner Bros. merger Alyssa Ray April 28, 2026 @ 6:41 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email (Photo credit: Getty Images) David Ellison continues to rub elbows with President Donald Trump as Paramount Skydance seeks to overcome the latest hurdle in its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Specifically, the Paramount Skydance CEO was among the prominent guests at the Trump-hosted State Dinner Tuesday evening, which took place at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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