Netflix boss responds to Trump's call to fire Susan Rice: 'This is a business deal, not a political deal'

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

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• The co-CEO of Netflix has responded to Trump's call to remove Susan Rice from its board.
• Ted Sarandos called Netflix's efforts to buy Warner Bros. a "business deal" and "not a political deal."
• Netflix is battling Paramount for Warner Bros., with a deal requiring DOJ approval.

The head of Netflix has responded publicly for the first time to President Donald Trump's calls for it to remove Susan Rice from its board.