Trump pushes Nexstar-Tegna deal amid conservative media backlash
TL;DR
President Donald Trump urged regulators to approve the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna TV-station merger, arguing it would increase competition against “fake news” on national TV, even as conservative outlets Newsmax and One America News Network condemn the consolidation as harmful to competition and consumers; both the FCC and DOJ must sign off on the deal, which has drawn criticism from across the conservative media landscape.
- Trump strains conservative media alliances in push for Nexstar-Tegna merger Politico
- In reversal, Trump backs Nexstar's proposed acquisition of Tegna CNBC
- Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed cbsnews.com
- Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition Reuters
- Donald Trump Endorses Nexstar-Tegna Merger, And FCC Chair Responds: “Let’s Get It Done” Deadline
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