Donald Trump Endorses Nexstar-Tegna Merger, And FCC Chair Responds: “Let’s Get It Done”

February 8, 2026 Deadline

Donald Trump gave his endorsement to Nexstar’s proposed merger with Tegna, a transaction that would create a broadcast giant reaching 80% of TV households. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks. Letting Good Deals get done like Nexstar – Tegna will help knock out […]