In a social media statement on Saturday, President Donald Trump declared that Netflix will “face repercussions” if it fails to terminate Susan Rice, who has been a member of the company’s board since 2018.

Trump’s remarks followed Rice — a former UN ambassador who held various diplomatic and advisory positions during the Obama and Biden administrations — making an appearance on the “Stay Tuned with Preet” podcast, hosted by Preet Bharara, where she forecasted that businesses that “kneel” to Trump will be “accountable” once Democrats regain control.

“If these businesses believe that the Democrats, upon returning to power, will, you know, adhere to the previous standards, and […] say, ‘Oh, just forget it. We’ll overlook all the employees you let go, all the policies and principles you’ve breached, all, you know, the laws you’ve evaded,’ I think they’re in for a surprise,” Rice stated.

In retaliation, Trump shared on his social network Truth Social, “Netflix must dismiss the racist, Trump-obsessed Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or face repercussions. She lacks talent and skills – Simply a political operative! HER INFLUENCE IS GONE, AND WILL NEVER RETURN. How much is she being compensated, and for what???”

Trump’s message also attached a screenshot of a post from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who criticized Rice’s statements and asserted that “The Netflix-Warner Bros. merger would create a streaming dominance, in which the Obamas will hold a considerable interest” due to the agreement between Netflix and the Obamas’ production firm Higher Ground.

While Trump’s message does not specify exact repercussions, Netflix’s significant acquisition of Warner Bros. will require clearance from federal regulators. The streaming service’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos reportedly met with Trump before the announcement of the deal, with Trump later stating that Netflix is a “great company […] but it’s a large share of the market, so we’ll see what unfolds.”

Last autumn, Trump made a comparable post insisting that Microsoft dismiss its president of global affairs Lisa Monaco, who was also targeted by Loomer. Monaco remains employed at Microsoft.