A government-approved media merger will reach its final milestone on President Trump’s birthday.
David Ellison, the tech executive behind the newly cleared Paramount deal, will join Trump at a U.F.C. bout.
The Justice Department signed off on the merger late last week, removing the last regulatory hurdle.
The fight event serves as an unofficial capstone for months of negotiation and legal review.
Ellison is set to attend alongside Trump, marking a significant public alignment between the two figures.
The merger combines Paramount’s film and television assets with Ellison’s Skydance Media.
Approval followed a lengthy antitrust review that centered on market competition concerns.
Justice Department officials cited concessions from the companies as key to clearing the deal.
The U.F.C. appearance offers a high-profile moment to signal the merger’s completion.
No further regulatory challenges are expected before the transaction closes next month.
