Brendan Carr of the FCC has granted Nexstar, described as a favorite of Trump, permission to purchase Tegna.
This move allows the acquisition deal to exceed the national station ownership limit of 39%, according to the original statement.
Brendan Carr Approves Nexstar's Purchase of Tegna Exceeding 39%
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has allowed Nexstar, Trump's favorite, to buy Tegna, surpassing the national station ownership limit of 39%.
