Trump vows ‘consequences’ if Netflix doesn’t fire board member Susan Rice

Published February 22, 2026 11:34am ET



President Donald Trump is pressuring Netflix to fire one of its Democratic board members, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, as the streaming service’s pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery draws antitrust scrutiny from the Department of Justice.

“Netflix should fire racist, Trump Deranged Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday evening, seemingly alluding to federal retaliation if his demand is not met. “She’s got no talent or skills – Purely a political hack! HER POWER IS GONE, AND WILL NEVER BE BACK. How much is she being paid, and for what???”

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