Paramount's David Ellison says critics don't get his politics

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   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.

   Trump contacts, dinner, White House birthday event, endorsement, and pending acquisition

   David Ellison hosted Trump and joined his White House birthday event · Direct contacts reported through June 2026