FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s announcement came just over a week after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social backing the merger.
WASHINGTON — Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said he “supports” the proposed Nexstar, TEGNA acquisition, which would exceed current broadcasting ownership caps.
“I support that transaction,” Carr said about the multi-billion dollar proposal during a press conference Wednesday. “We’re going to be moving forward.”
His announcement came just over a week after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Feb. 7 to back the merger. He said it would increase competition with television networks.
“Those that are opposed don’t fully
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