Mark Ruffalo Slams Newsom and Trump Over Paramount Deal

WHO:

NY Post - California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton expressed concern over the loss of entertainment jobs.

NY Post - Mark Ruffalo criticized Gavin Newsom and Trump.

Coming Soon - Mark Ruffalo openly criticized Gavin Newsom and Trump.

WHAT:

NY Post - Newsom warned that California employment could suffer if the merger was blocked in court.

NY Post - Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison thanked Newsom after the settlement was announced.

Coming Soon - Mark Ruffalo blasted Newsom and Trump over the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger victory.

WHERE:

NY Post - California was mentioned in the context of employment concerns related to the merger.

WHY:

NY Post - Hilton stated that the loss of entertainment jobs is a major concern due to the industry's importance to Los Angeles.

NY Post - Newsom's warning was based on potential negative impacts on California employment if the merger was not approved.

HOW:

NY Post - The settlement regarding the merger was announced, leading to the reactions from Ruffalo and others.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 01:22 UTC)

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has raised alarms about the significant loss of entertainment jobs in the state. He emphasized that this decline is particularly troubling given the industry's crucial role in Los Angeles. Hilton believes that the health of the entertainment sector is vital for the local economy and community.

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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 00:00 UTC)

Mark Ruffalo has openly criticized both Gavin Newsom and Trump in light of the recent settlement regarding the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger. Newsom warned that blocking the merger in court could negatively impact employment in California, while Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison expressed gratitude to Newsom following the announcement. The reactions from Ruffalo and others highlight the ongoing concerns surrounding the merger's implications for the state's job market.