{"id":2662666,"date":"2026-09-16T18:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-la-and-ca-fooled-around-because-they-hate-trump-now-paramount-is-leaving-taking-up-to-21bb-in-output-60k-jobs-and-1b-in-taxes\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T22:08:04","slug":"breaking-la-and-ca-fooled-around-because-they-hate-trump-now-paramount-is-leaving-taking-up-to-21bb-in-output-60k-jobs-and-1b-in-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-la-and-ca-fooled-around-because-they-hate-trump-now-paramount-is-leaving-taking-up-to-21bb-in-output-60k-jobs-and-1b-in-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: LA and CA Fooled Around Because They Hate Trump, Now Paramount Is Leaving, Taking up to $21Bb in Output, 60K Jobs, and $1B in Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">52<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbreaking-la-and-ca-fooled-around-because-they-hate-trump-now-paramount-is-leaving-taking-up-to-21bb-in-output-60k-jobs-and-1b-in-taxes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2662666&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Paramount is considering relocating its operations out of California due to ongoing legal disputes. After California officials refused to drop a lawsuit opposing Paramount&#8217;s merger with Warner Bros. Revelation-while the U.S. Department of Justice approved the merger-Paramount announced it might leave the state. The California Attorney general and Los Angeles officials have been informed of Paramount\u2019s plans to depart, with no official public statement yet. This potential move threatens to eliminate up to approximately 58,000 jobs and over $21 billion annually in economic activity and tax revenue for California. Reports suggest Paramount is exploring destinations like Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee, with meetings held in Texas. The company emphasizes the economic risks of losing such jobs and revenue,contrasting with local politicians&#8217; efforts to block the merger,which thay argue is an antitrust move. The situation underscores the broader economic and political tensions surrounding the merger and the potential financial impact on California\u2019s entertainment industry workforce.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>New reports say that Paramount is packing its bags and leaving California after state officials refuse to drop a lawsuit to block Paramount\u2019s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.<\/p>\n<p>As noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/doj-paramount-warner-bros-bond-1236863479\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Variety<\/a>, the Trump administration is siding with Paramount against states trying to block the merger. The Department of Justice approved the merger in June.<\/p>\n<p>But that was not good enough to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who took the anti-Trump side and corralled 11 partners to block the merger, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/09\/16\/paramount-is-about-to-leave-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Paramount said California could either pull the suit, or it would pull up stakes.<\/p>\n<p>With California refusing to budge, Paramount has told the offices of Bonta and Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass that it is planning to leave the state. No public announcement has been made.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 EXCLUSIVE: Paramount to leave California, according to the L.A. Mayor\u2019s office and the California Attorney General\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>What we know: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X3Qv5CAVDL\">https:\/\/t.co\/X3Qv5CAVDL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1vWZS5AXVb\">pic.twitter.com\/1vWZS5AXVb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TMZ (@TMZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TMZ\/status\/2100276078497485139?\">September 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  The communication was also reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/09\/paramount-leaving-california-merger-lawsuit-1237105417\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deadline<\/a>, which noted that \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d is leaving California for Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>But the damage will be far worse.<\/p>\n<p>California could lose up to 58,000 jobs and more than $21 billion a year if Paramount leaves the state, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/09\/14\/business\/paramounts-threat-to-flee-california-could-cost-state-nearly-58k-jobs-21b-a-year-leaked-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.\u2019s Institute for Applied Economics said between 28,990 and 57,980 full-time jobs would be lost.<\/p>\n<p>The overall economic impact could be between $10.6 billion and $21.2 billion a year, while governments would lose between $585 million and $1.17 billion a year in tax revenue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRob Bonta wants to play antitrust crusader while California jobs hang in the balance,\u201d state Republican Chairwoman Corrin Rankin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf Paramount walks and thousands of jobs go with it, he won\u2019t get to blame Hollywood,\u201d Rankin said.<\/p>\n<p>Ellison has been taking flak in California for the fact that he does not trash President Donald Trump, as noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/plan-banner-ellison-is-trumps-bitch-1236850859\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Variety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/business\/story\/2026-09-16\/leaked-study-says-la-would-be-devastated-if-paramount-leaves-town-be-suspicious\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles Times<\/a>, the same group said the merger would give California up to $1.01 billion in economic growth over the next five years.<\/p>\n<p>Reports indicated that Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia were among the destinations considered by Paramount.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/business\/business-news\/texas-david-ellison-paramount-relocation-1236703864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, Paramount planned a meeting with Texas Lt. 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