On Nov. 23, 2025, Donald Trump posted on X, warning that TV networks should not enlarge their reach. He singled out ABC and NBC as examples he says are aligned with the Democrats.
His post referenced a Newsmax report about FCC Chair Brendan Carr moving to expand networks’ footprint and to push a Nexstar Media Group–Tegna Inc. merger.
While regulators have flirted with tougher licensing talk in the past, the piece notes no broadcast-licensing action tied to Carr’s moves.
Media watchers say consolidation and regulatory power remain hotly debated, and Trump’s post underscores his ongoing critique of legacy media as a political force.
Readers can explore the coverage at Yahoo Finance: Trump Says TV Networks Shouldn’t Be Able to ‘Enlarge’, plus Bloomberg Law and other linked outlets.
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