Donald Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/07/trump-nexstar-tegna-broadcast-television-deal/

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal. “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks,” Trump wrote on social media. “Let...