Trump is busy micromanaging…uh…Netflix?

Trump on Sunday threatened Netflix, suggesting it would “pay the consequences” if it didn’t “immediately” fire Susan Rice, who served as ambassador to the United Nations under the Obama administration.

I don’t think he’s the president of Netflix. I don’t think government bosses are supposed to order businesses to fire people the government bosses don’t like.

On Sunday, the president posted on Truth Social that Netflix should “fire racist, Trump Deranged Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences.”

• “She’s got no talent or skills – Purely a political hack! HER POWER IS GONE, AND WILL NEVER BE BACK. How much is she being paid, and for what???” he added.
• The president’s words came in response to a post from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who criticized Rice and called Netflix an “anti-American” and “woke” company for having her on its board.

Yes that’s a big thing with Trump – see someone on Team Him spitting venom at Person X and enthusiastically join in, but with 100 times the amount and toxicity of venom.

Reality check: The president doesn’t have direct authority to kill media deals, except for those that could pose a national security threat.

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Yes, but: President Trump’s comments could still have an impact on investors and regulators who might feel pressure from the executive branch.

And he knows that, so he happily subverts the rules governing his job in order to give his malice a good airing.