Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos will meet with White House officials on February 26.
The discussion centers on Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studio assets. Netflix is currently engaged in a bidding war with Paramount Skydance for the property.
The meeting will also address political pressure regarding Netflix board member Susan Rice. President Trump has called for the removal of Rice, a former Obama administration official.
Sarandos maintains the acquisition is a business decision rather than a political move. The meeting outcome will likely influence the trajectory of the landmark media deal.