Trump says Netflix will ‘pay the consequences’ if it doesn’t fire Susan Rice

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Donald Trump threatened Netflix with 'consequences' if it doesn't fire board member Susan Rice, who criticized corporations supporting him, sparking backlash from right-wing figures.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice (C) attends a portrait unveiling of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the State Department on September 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. Secretary Clinton joined her predecessors to have their portraits hung at the seventh floor of the State Department. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) — Former Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice at the State Department on September 26, 2023. | Photo: Alex Wong / Getty Images

Donald Trump threatened that there would be "consequences" for Netflix if it didn't fire board member Susan Rice. Rice served in both the Obama and Biden administrations, and recently appeared on Preet Bharara's podcast, where she said corporations that "take a knee to Trump" are going to be "caught with more than their pants down. They are going to be held accountable."

Right-wing influencer and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer was quick to jump on the appearance and accused Rice of "threatening half the country with weaponized government and political retribution." She also pointed out that Netflix, whose board Rice is on, is trying to me …

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