Nexstar CEO Salutes Donald Trump For Backing Tegna Merger, Says Mega-Deal Is On Track To Close By June
#Nexstar #Tegna merger #Donald Trump #Media consolidation #TV stations #Truth Social #Fake news #$6.2 billion deal
📌 Key Takeaways
- Nexstar CEO thanked Trump for supporting the Tegna merger
- $6.2 billion deal expected to close by June 30
- Merger would create largest local TV station owner in the US
- Trump backed deal on Truth Social to compete against 'Fake News'
- Consolidation would reach 80% of US households
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🏷️ Themes
Media Consolidation, Political Influence, Corporate Mergers
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