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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav thinks putting Donald Trump back in the White House could offer a friendlier environment for major media mergers. \u201cWe have an upcoming new administration,\u201d Zaslav said during an earnings call on Thursday. \u201cIt\u2019s too early to tell, but it may offer a pace of change and an opportunity for consolidation that may be quite different.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Zaslav made the statement in response to a question about streaming partnerships, saying changes under the Trump administration could have \u201ca real positive and accelerated impact\u201d on the entertainment industry. With more competition than ever in streaming, it\u2019s getting harder for services to get a viewer\u2019s undivided attention. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThis is an industry that really needs to consolidate,\u201d Zaslav said. \u201cConsumers put on a TV set and they see 16 apps, and each of those are doing different pricing and you\u2019re sitting there with your phone and Googling where a show is… it\u2019s just not a good consumer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n