David Ellison hosted Trump and joined his White House birthday event
Reporting and findings
- reported
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
Summary and current status
The contacts occurred while Ellison sought approval for another media acquisition; Trump endorsed that proposed deal and praised Ellison.
Direct contacts reported through June 2026
People and organizations
- 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