Rob Bonta on blocking the Paramount merger, CNN concerns and Trump’s DOJ
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in an interview with Politico published on July 23, 2026, outlined his positions on major media cases. While explaining the legal grounds for blocking the Paramount merger, he addressed concerns regarding the status of CNN. Bonta also shared his perspectives on the performance and policies of the U.S. Department of Justice during the Trump administration.

