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<a href="https://www.nexstar.tv/stations/" title="Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | Stations" rel="noopener">Nexstar</a> and <a href="https://www.dbstalk.com/threads/25-reward-card-for-tegna-loss.232959/" title=" Reward Card for TEGNA Loss - DBSTalk Forum" rel="noopener">Tegna</a> Merger: Trump’s Support and regulatory⁤ Hurdles

Nexstar and Tegna Merger: Trump’s Support ⁤and Regulatory⁣ Hurdles

February 8, 2026

The⁢ Proposed Merger and⁣ Trump’s Endorsement

Former US President ⁤Donald Trump has publicly voiced his support ⁤for the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc.In a social media⁤ post, Trump called for increased competition against what he termed “the enemy,” referring to national news networks, and urged the completion of the deal. This support marks a shift from his previous stance in November, when he expressed concerns about loosening‍ ownership restrictions ⁢for local television stations – a key requirement for the merger ⁢to proceed.

Deal Details‍ and Market Impact

Nexstar announced its ⁤intent to acquire tegna ⁢in 2023⁣ for $3.54 billion ⁢ [2]. If approved,the merger would create the largest operator ‍of local ⁢television stations in the United ⁣States,significantly consolidating the regional broadcasting landscape. Nexstar currently owns or operates over 200 stations in 116

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