In March 2018, Deadspin compiled a viral video showing anchors at Sinclair's 193 TV stations reading word-for-word identical scripts warning about 'false news' and biased media. Sinclair mandated 'must-run' segments including conservative commentary from former Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn. Internal documents showed corporate headquarters dictated content to local newsrooms, undermining the trust viewers placed in their local news. Sinclair operates the largest number of TV stations in the US.
Sinclair Broadcast Group forced local news anchors to read identical scripted propaganda segments
βSinclair Broadcasting is forcing local news anchors to read corporate-written propaganda scripts. Local news is being centrally controlled.β
π The Receipts
βοΈ The Record, Side by Side
What they said vs. what the evidence shows
βThe promos are designed to raise awareness about journalistic responsibility. It is ironic that we are attacked for asking our journalists to be fair and objective.β
β Sinclair Broadcast Group Β· Apr 2018
π They Laughed At Us
βThe promos are designed to raise awareness about journalistic responsibility. It is ironic that we are attacked for asking our journalists to be fair and objective.β
β³ The Vindication Timeline
From βcrazyβ to confirmed
The Claim Is Made
This is the moment they called it crazy.
Confirmed: They Were Right
The truth comes out. Officially documented.
Confirmed: They Were Right
The truth comes out. Officially documented.
π How Right We Were
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