In the latest example of how Trump 2.0 is altering the media landscape, broadcast giant Nexstar Media Group has reached a deal to acquire rival broadcaster Tegna in a $6.2 billion US mega merger. If the deal is cleared by regulators, it would create the country’s largest local media company—though this is no regular acquisition. As of writing, the deal patently cannot be approved by regulators, given that the merged entity would reach 80% of US TV households—far exceeding the current FCC cap of 39%. However, Nexstar has moved quickly, reacting to news at the end of June that the FCC is progressing with plans to “refresh the record” regarding these draconian TV station ownership regulations. While the FCC’s wording…