Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount over 'appalling' antisemitism accusation tied to Ellison merger criticism

Mark Ruffalo has responded to Paramount’s accusation that his criticism of the Ellison family’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger invoked antisemitic tropes, calling the claim “appalling and fundamentally dishonest.” Ruffalo asserts that his critique focuses on political convictions, business practices, and technology contracts, not on Jewish people, and expresses deep respect for the Jewish community. He argues that scrutinizing the merger and the Ellison family’s business dealings, particularly concerning surveillance technology and potential media control, is a necessary discussion regarding national security and editorial freedom.

• Mark Ruffalo denies accusations of antisemitism leveled against him by Paramount regarding his criticism of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
• Ruffalo states his criticisms are based on political convictions and business practices, not hostility towards Jewish people.
• Paramount accused Ruffalo of invoking ‘antisemitic tropes’ by using terms like ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’ in relation to the merger and Oracle’s business with the Israeli military.
• Ruffalo highlighted concerns about the potential consolidation of media power under one family, the use of surveillance technology, and the need for national security review.
• The merger is facing challenges from state attorneys general, with a deadline of June 1, 2027, or a court decision pending.