New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, along with New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 other state attorneys general, announced their opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Following the filing of an antitrust lawsuit by 12 state attorneys general to block the $110 billion deal, Mamdani made a statement on social media. He emphasized that this merger does not serve the public interest.

Mamdani noted that the merger would lead to significant consolidation in the media industry, resulting in reduced competition. He also expressed that such large mergers could limit consumer choices and lead to price increases. The Mayor argued that the public should be cautious about such major deals.

In addition to New York, attorneys general from other states are voicing similar concerns about the merger. This situation could spark a broader discussion in the media industry and raise the necessity for new regulations on how future mergers should be monitored. Mamdani's statements aim to raise public awareness about the potential impacts of the merger.