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Judge Blocks Nexstar-Tegna Merger; CEO Calls Lawsuit Political

4/22/2026

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A federal judge blocked Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna.
Perry Sook, Nexstar CEO, addressed the ruling at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Sook criticized DirecTV for misrepresenting Nexstar's size relative to tech giants.
Sook argued the lawsuit is politically motivated because many state attorneys general are up for election.
Sook said the merger could reach 80% of U.S. households.

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A federal judge blocked Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion merger with Tegna.
Perry Sook, Nexstar CEO, addressed the ruling at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Sook criticized DirecTV for misrepresenting Nexstar's size relative to tech giants.
Sook argued the lawsuit is politically motivated because many state attorneys general are up for election.
Sook said the merger could reach 80% of U.S. households.