Overview
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that he would oppose any change that lets what he called “Radical Left” networks expand, singling out ABC and NBC.
- The FCC is taking public comment on whether to retain, modify, or eliminate the national cap after opening a proceeding in June under Chair Brendan Carr.
- Nexstar is pursuing FCC approval to acquire Tegna and has requested a waiver because the combined company would exceed the 39% threshold.
- Tegna shareholders have approved the merger, according to published reports, but the transaction still requires FCC clearance.
- Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez said she does not believe the agency has authority to lift or waive the statutory cap, as Trump also amplified opposition by linking to a Newsmax piece from CEO Chris Ruddy.