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MAGA Senator Mike Lee BLOCKS Big Tech Media Merger That Would Control What Americans Watch

Gary FranchiJanuary 27, 2026258 views
MAGA Senator Mike Lee BLOCKS Big Tech Media Merger That Would Control What Americans Watch
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Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading the charge against a massive corporate merger that could give liberal Hollywood even more power to control what Americans watch in their own homes.

The Utah conservative, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee, is spearheading Republican opposition to Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery—a deal that would create an entertainment behemoth with unprecedented influence over streaming content.

This isn't just about corporate consolidation, folks. This is about preventing the same woke executives who have been poisoning our movies and TV shows with radical leftist propaganda from gaining even more control over American entertainment.

Why This Merger Should Terrify Patriots

Think about it: Netflix has already become synonymous with anti-American programming, gender ideology pushed on children, and constant attacks on traditional family values. Now imagine them with the combined power of Warner Bros.' massive content library and production capabilities.

Lee understands what's at stake here. While establishment Republicans often rubber-stamp these corporate mega-deals, the Utah senator recognizes that antitrust enforcement isn't just about economics—it's about preserving competition and preventing ideological monopolies.

"The regulatory approval process is crucial when dealing with mergers of this magnitude," Lee emphasized, highlighting the antitrust implications that could reshape America's media landscape.

This is exactly the kind of principled conservative leadership we need in the Trump era. While Big Tech and Hollywood elites try to consolidate their power, MAGA Republicans like Lee are standing up for everyday Americans who deserve choices in their entertainment—not force-fed woke propaganda.

The Real Stakes

The Netflix-Warner Bros. merger represents everything wrong with corporate America's leftward drift. These aren't just business decisions—they're cultural warfare disguised as market transactions.

Patriots should be asking: Do we want an even more concentrated media landscape controlled by executives who hate traditional American values? Senator Lee clearly thinks not, and he's willing to fight.

Will other Republican senators join Lee in protecting Americans from this entertainment monopoly, or will they cave to corporate lobbying pressure?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 27, 2026
Finally! Someone standing up to Big Tech's stranglehold on information. We need more senators with the backbone to fight these monopolies.
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TruthSeeker1776VerifiedJan 27, 2026
Absolutely right! It's refreshing to see someone actually fighting for us regular Americans.
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FreedomFighter88VerifiedJan 29, 2026
Thank God for Senator Lee! My family has already cut the cord from mainstream media because of their bias, and we don't need them controlling streaming too.
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SmallTownAmericanVerifiedJan 29, 2026
Can someone explain what specific merger this is blocking? I want to make sure I'm not supporting these companies with my wallet.
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MediaWatcherVerifiedJan 29, 2026
It's likely one of the streaming service consolidations that's been in the works. These deals always fly under the radar until patriots like Lee shine a light on them.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedJan 29, 2026
This is exactly why I voted for Trump-endorsed candidates. Lee understands that media consolidation is a direct threat to our First Amendment rights and free speech.
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AmericaFirst2020VerifiedJan 29, 2026
This is why we need to primary out the RINOs and get more MAGA fighters in there!