Trending Now - Tom Steyer Critiques Trump and Media Merger Amid Governor Bid

WHO:

Deadline - Tom Steyer, California governor hopeful and hedge fund billionaire, participated in a roundtable with labor leaders and industry advocates.

Newsweek - The article mentions a crowded field of Democrats and Republicans competing to replace incumbent governor Gavin Newsom.

WHAT:

Deadline - Tom Steyer criticized President Trump and the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger, labeling it as “corrupt.”

Deadline - Steyer stated, “As governor, I will do whatever it takes to preserve and advance California’s leadership as the artistic and creative powerhouse of the world.”

WHERE:

Deadline - The roundtable event took place in Burbank, California.

WHEN:

Deadline - The roundtable event occurred on Friday, April 22nd, 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - Steyer's motivations include a desire to maintain California's status in the arts and entertainment industry.

HOW:

Deadline - Steyer discussed plans to uncap tax credits as part of his campaign strategy.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 21:17 UTC)

On Friday, on Wednesday, Tom Steyer, a hedge fund billionaire and hopeful for the California governorship, participated in a roundtable in Burbank with labor leaders and industry advocates. During the event, Steyer criticized President Trump and the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger, calling it “corrupt,” while also expressing his commitment to preserving California's status as a leader in the arts and entertainment industry. He outlined plans to uncap tax credits as part of his campaign strategy to support this vision.