David Ellison hosted Trump and joined his White House birthday event
The contacts occurred while Ellison sought approval for another media acquisition; Trump endorsed that proposed deal and praised Ellison.
Entities and roles
- David EllisonParamount chair pursuing approval for another media acquisition
- Paramount Skydance Corporationmedia company seeking to expand
- Donald J. Trumppresident hosted and lobbied during media-acquisition review
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpParamount chair with direct presidential accessDavid Ellison
- Donald J. Trumpchief executive courted support for expansionParamount Skydance Corporation
Claims and evidence
- factreported
The Los Angeles Times reported that Paramount chair David Ellison hosted a lavish Washington dinner for Donald Trump in late April 2026 and attended Trump's June birthday event at the White House while Ellison pursued regulatory approval for another media acquisition; Trump endorsed that deal and praised Ellison.
- Los Angeles Times: Paramount's David Ellison says critics don't get his politicsTrump contacts, dinner, White House birthday event, endorsement, and pending acquisition