LOS GATOS, CA – Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has reportedly confirmed that the streaming giant’s decision to abandon its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery was directly influenced by “sage counsel” from former President Donald Trump. Sources close to the negotiation indicated Sarandos told Trump, “I took your advice,” implying the former real estate mogul played a pivotal, albeit informal, role in the multi-billion-dollar corporate strategy.

“It was a masterclass in negotiation, really,” stated a Netflix executive, who requested anonymity to discuss the company’s new, highly unconventional advisory board. “President Trump just said, ‘Sometimes the best deal is no deal, Ted. Believe me.’ And honestly, when you hear it from a guy who’s built so many beautiful, beautiful buildings, you just know it’s solid business acumen.”

The revelation has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with analysts scrambling to incorporate “unsolicited presidential commentary” into their financial models. Wall Street, initially confused, has since reportedly begun assigning a “Trump Factor” to all major corporate transactions, ranging from +5% for 'beautiful' deals to -10% for 'sad' ones.

“We’re just trying to understand the metrics here,” commented Dr. Evelyn Hayes, a corporate strategy professor at the University of Pennsylvania. “Is it the tone? The specific phrasing? Does a ‘tremendous’ deal outweigh a ‘loser’ deal? The implications for quarterly earnings calls are, frankly, tremendous.”

Meanwhile, sources close to the former president confirmed he is now accepting consulting fees, payable in cash or through the renaming of a significant corporate asset.