Sinclair Broadcast Group Chairman Buys Baltimore Sun

David D. Smith's Purchase Raises Concerns Over Potential Shift in Coverage

David D. Smith, the executive chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group, has purchased the Baltimore Sun, the largest newspaper in Maryland.
Smith has a history of using local media outlets to push a conservative agenda, and Sinclair is known for its right-leaning coverage.
Smith's partner in the purchase is Armstrong Williams, a right-wing pundit with a history of incendiary statements about Democrats and liberals.
Smith has used his wealth to support far-right causes and has become a prominent player in Baltimore politics.
There are concerns about the potential impact of the purchase on the Baltimore Sun's coverage, given Smith's political leanings.