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Trump Opposes TV Ownership Cap Lift Amid Deregulation Debate

11/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump opposes lifting the cap on TV station ownership, saying it would benefit "Radical Left Networks" like ABC and NBC and linking to a Newsmax article about Chris Ruddy's deregulation concerns.
The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is reviewing the cap limiting reach to 39% of TV households.
Nexstar seeks a waiver for its Tegna acquisition, arguing the cap is outdated and aligns with the Trump administration.

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U.S. President Donald Trump opposes lifting the cap on TV station ownership, saying it would benefit "Radical Left Networks" like ABC and NBC and linking to a Newsmax article about Chris Ruddy's deregulation concerns.
The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is reviewing the cap limiting reach to 39% of TV households.
Nexstar seeks a waiver for its Tegna acquisition, arguing the cap is outdated and aligns with the Trump administration.