Nexstar and Sinclair have wealthy backers and aren't worried about profitability. They're basically the equivalent of ML state media at this point. Truth is irrelevant, messaging for the rulers is their sole purpose. To keep the proletariat misinformed and placated.

Even Disney ultimately doesn't care. They'll just toss ABC aside if it falters. Affiliates are everything to ABCs survival. They can't win. But they can no longer go out with dignity either.