President Trump: Nexstar-Tegna deal will hit "fake news" of major TV networks

2026-02-07 17:15:13 / BOTA ALFA PRESS

President Trump: Nexstar-Tegna deal will hit "fake news" of major TV

US President Donald Trump has spoken out in support of ending the deal between Nexstar and Tegna, arguing that it will strengthen competition against what he describes as his "enemy", the major national American television networks, which he has called "fake news".

In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the implementation of such agreements would help “neutralize fake news,” as, according to him, it would increase competition “to a higher level.” He added that opponents of the agreement do not yet understand its benefits, but that “in the future they will understand.”

"END THIS DEAL," Trump wrote in his tweet.

Trump's statement comes at a time when the Nexstar-Tegna deal is at the center of public debate and regulatory scrutiny, with critics expressing concerns about the concentration of power in the media market.

“We need more competition against the ARMlKU, which are the national 'fake news' television networks. The right deals, like the Nexstar-Tegna deal, will help crack down on fake news because there will be more competition, at a higher level. Those who oppose it don't yet understand how beneficial this deal is to them, but they will in the future. END THE DEAL!
President Donald Trump.”

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