AT&T Chief: `No Proof' Trump Decision on Merger Was Politically Motivated

AT&T Chief: `No Proof' Trump Decision on Merger Was Politically Motivated

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The transcript discusses the US government's opposition to a vertical merger involving AT&T and Time Warner, highlighting potential political influences, particularly statements made by Donald Trump. It also covers the legal perspectives, including opinions from a law professor who later became head of the Antitrust Division, and the subsequent lawsuit filed against the merger, raising questions about political motivations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of merger was the AT&T and Time Warner deal?

Conglomerate merger

Vertical merger

Market extension merger

Horizontal merger

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Donald Trump's stance on the AT&T and Time Warner merger during his campaign?

He was neutral about the merger

He supported the merger

He had no comment on the merger

He opposed the merger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Macon del Rahim before becoming head of the Antitrust Division?

A journalist

A political advisor

A law professor

A business executive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the lawsuit filed against the AT&T and Time Warner merger?

It was the first lawsuit against a conglomerate merger

It was the first lawsuit against a market extension merger

It was the first lawsuit against a vertical merger since the 1970s

It was the first lawsuit against a horizontal merger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the speculated reasons behind the lawsuit against the merger?

Environmental concerns

Technological issues

Financial discrepancies

Political motivations