""Our decision to preempt this program was independent of any government interaction or influence. Free speech provides broadcasters with the right to exercise judgment as to the content on their local stations,""
""While we understand that not everyone will agree with our decisions about programming, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.""
""As a local broadcaster, Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we serve.""
""We stand apart from cable television, monolithic streaming services, and national networks in our commitment - and obligation - to be stewards of the public airwaves and to protect and reflect the specific sensibilities of our communities.""
Sinclair and Nexstar asserted that their decisions to stop airing the program were made independently and not because of government pressure. Sinclair emphasized broadcasters' discretion under free-speech protections to decide local station content and warned against demanding broadcasters air specific material. Nexstar framed its position as protecting the First Amendment while prioritizing fact-based, community-focused news and programming. Sinclair also said it proposed measures to strengthen accountability, including an independent ombudsman, and noted that ABC and Disney have not adopted those measures. A source said Disney made no editorial or content concessions during discussions.
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