For Newsmax and founder Chris Ruddy, an appearance in February at a key Senate Commerce Committee hearing was designed to establish the outspoken critic of Nexstar Media Group’s merger with TEGNA as an individual with influence who could possibly sway Capitol Hill’s most prominent politicians after failing to do so with confidant President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
While some argued that Ruddy had no standing to even be a Witness at the hearing, it is very clear that FCC Media Bureau Chief Erin Boone believes he has no standing to contest the transaction in front of the Commission.
