A conservative Christian group is urging the Trump administration to scrutinize LGBTQ+ representation in Netflix’s children’s programming as the streamer seeks approval for its massive merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Concerned Women for America (CWA) released a report this month examining queer themes in Netflix kids’ content. CEO and president Penny Nance accused the platform of pushing an anti-child, anti-family agenda, claiming children’s shows have been “infiltrated by adult preoccupations with sexual preferences and gender identity. Our new report reveals that children’s programming is not exempt from identity politics – a drastic departure from its historical role…These are shocking numbers and most parents are unaware.” Netflix recently announced a fully financed deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, valuing the company at roughly $82.7 billion.
The merger has already sparked backlash from lawmakers and labor groups. Nance is now calling on regulators to intervene. She said, “Government should make that part of the conversation of this merger…There should be an outside, independent council that represents the interest of parents, reviewing program ratings.”
