Trump Targets Susan Rice Over Netflix Board Role

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | LGBT Politics

LAS VEGAS — (February 21, 2026) — President Donald Trump escalated his public criticism of former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice on Saturday, calling on Netflix to remove her from its board of directors after remarks she made about corporations “taking a knee” to the administration triggered backlash online.

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In a post on Truth Social, Trump sharply criticized Rice’s role at the streaming giant, urging Netflix leadership to reconsider her board position.

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??? Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT

Rice, who has served on Netflix’s board since 2023 following an earlier term from 2018 to 2020, recently appeared in a video clip circulated on X in which she warned that corporations aligning themselves too closely with the Trump administration could face consequences if Democrats regain control of Congress or the White House.

Rice Warns of “Accountability Agenda”

In the widely shared clip, Rice argued that companies acting in what she described as short-term political self-interest may eventually face electoral backlash.

“When it comes to corporate interests, law firms, universities, and media institutions,” Rice said, “it’s not going to end well for those that act in very narrow self-interest and take a knee.”

She added that if political power shifts in the 2026 midterms or the 2028 presidential election, corporations could encounter what she characterized as an “accountability agenda” from new leadership.

Her comments reignited debate over corporate political alignment, governance responsibility, and the evolving relationship between business and federal policy.

Netflix Caught in Political Crossfire

The controversy arrives at a sensitive moment for Netflix. The company is reportedly working to finalize its $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a deal currently drawing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Bloomberg reported last week that regulators are evaluating whether the proposed merger could harm competition or consumers in the streaming and film markets. At the same time, competing industry players are maneuvering to reshape the future of the media landscape.

Political pressure surrounding a board member during a major regulatory review could introduce additional public relations complexity, though Netflix has not indicated any plans to alter its board composition.

DEI Debate Reemerges

Rice has previously criticized the Trump administration’s approach to dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, framing the rollback as part of a broader ideological shift.

The renewed public clash highlights how corporate governance, media consolidation, and cultural politics are increasingly intersecting in the 2026 election cycle.

With the midterms approaching, analysts note that major corporations — particularly those in tech and media — are navigating heightened political scrutiny from both parties.

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