Baltimore Sun returns to local ownership — with a buyer who has some worried
Posted on AllSides January 17th, 2024
From The Left
The Baltimore Sun has been bought by David D. Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair broadcasting chain and an active contributor to conservative causes. A local buyer taking over a struggling newspaper in the 21st century is normally cause for some celebration. But the Baltimore Sun’s newly announced owner’s political background has sparked concern for some over what the 187-year-old publication could become. David D. Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair broadcasting chain and an active contributor to conservative causes, has bought Baltimore Sun Media from the investment firm Alden...
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