The OpenSecrets profile for Paramount Global reveals an absence of significant campaign contributions and lobbying activities during the 2024 cycle. This limited engagement in political financing is a positive indicator from an anti-fascist perspective, as it reduces the risk of corporate funds indirectly supporting authoritarian or far‑right political influences. While the company operates in media and entertainment – sectors often scrutinized for their political influence – the lack of aggressive political spending helps mitigate concerns related to enabling authoritarian practices.

Paramount Global Profile: Totals • OpenSecrets

By discontinuing its long-standing DEI initiatives—which had included significant community investments, supplier diversity programs, and internal inclusion efforts—Paramount Global is seen as retracting its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices. This rollback contributes to a corporate culture that may indirectly support authoritarian practices by abandoning support for marginalized communities.

Paramount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive order

Paramount Global’s PAC contribution of $255,500 to federal candidates suggests a willingness to use corporate funds to influence political outcomes. From a left-leaning perspective, such financial involvement, even if legally compliant, contributes to the broader issue of corporate interference and can enable the propagation of policies that may pave the way for authoritarian practices. The contribution raises questions about transparency and the potential alignment with candidates whose platforms might undermine democratic accountability.

Paramount Global PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates • OpenSecrets

Paramount Global's decision to lay off 38 unionized postproduction staff, coupled with allegations of union busting, highlights a disregard for labor rights and ethical business practices. The reported move not only impacts workers' livelihoods but also weakens collective bargaining and undermines established union protections, contributing to a broader environment that favors authoritarian management and corporate control.

Paramount Layoffs: Unionized Workers Claim 'Union Busting'

The decision to slash 15% of the workforce highlights a disregard for labor rights and human dignity, prioritizing aggressive cost-cutting over employee welfare. The move exacerbates economic insecurity for workers and reflects a broader trend of dismantling labor protections, consistent with profit-driven practices that contribute to systemic exploitation. This labor policy aligns with broader patterns of corporate actions that harm working people, undermining social and economic stability and fueling conditions that enable authoritarian economic practices.

Paramount Global to slash 15 percent of workforce