President Trump has publicly demanded that Netflix fire board member Susan Rice, accusing her of being a “racist, Trump Deranged” political hack with no talent or skills.
Rice, who served as national security adviser under President Barack Obama and domestic policy adviser under President Joe Biden, rejoined Netflix’s board in 2023 after a brief departure in 2020. Her comments came during an appearance on Preet Bharara’s podcast, where she warned that corporations that “take a knee to Trump” would face an “accountability agenda” if Democrats regain congressional majorities in the November midterms.
Trump escalated the issue by posting on Truth Social that Netflix should dismiss Rice “IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences,” while questioning her compensation and influence. His demands appear tied to Rice’s perceived threat against companies supportive of his administration.
There are supporters of firing Rice from Netflix over the comments, but critics, including some on social media and in left-leaning groups, argue that Trump’s intervention oversteps boundaries, emphasizing Netflix’s status as a private company and questioning his authority to dictate board decisions.
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