The idiocy of the antitrust goons in Washington seems to know no bounds. In the courts’ latest preposterous decision last week, a federal judge blocked media giant Nexstar from merging with Tegna.

Judge Troy Nunley ruled that the transaction likely violates Section 7 of the antiquated Clayton Act, by substantially lessening competition in local television markets because it would own 260 stations across 44 states.

So what? Hello! Nobody under 35 years old even watches TV anymore. YouTube has millions of Americans who have created their own “tv channels.” Any 15 year-old with a camera and internet linkage can grab hundreds of thousands of followers – in some cases more eyeballs than are watching MSNBC.

Judge Nunley’s decision would make as much sense as courts preventing a merger between two typewriter companies. The idea that anyone could have any monopoly in entertainment or news in 2026 is laughably outdated legal mumbo jumbo. If you believe it, you’re probably still watching Bonanza reruns on MeTV.