Sinclair Broadcasting’s editorial stance supports ex-president Donald Trump’s view that cities run by Democrats are failing and dangerous. With 185 stations across the U.S., Sinclair dominates the news as local newspapers fail, leaving no one to contest the distorted view of cities. (The Washington Post, February 16, 2024, by Sarah Ellison)
Some years ago, journalism professor Mark Feldstein, The Washington Post, April 10, 2018, warned of Sinclair’s efforts to indoctrinate the public, “…Sinclair stands alone in its brazen use of the public airwaves to promote an extreme right-wing agenda to advance its business interests. From its hiring practices to its frequent disregard of journalistic values, the company is an unapologetic outlier among TV station owners.”