Trump Demands FCC Punish CBS Over '60 Minutes'
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President Trump urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to punish CBS for airing "60 Minutes" reports he dislikes, citing alleged "unlawful and illegal behavior." This follows Trump's ongoing lawsuit against CBS, which he alleges is politically biased. While there's no evidence of illegality, the FCC's delay in approving a Paramount merger adds uncertainty. This action is another example of Trump using his appointees to pressure critics, further highlighting concerns about threats to press freedom. Trump's repeated calls for license revocation underscore his ongoing conflict with the media.
President Trump urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to punish CBS for airing "60 Minutes" reports he dislikes, citing alleged "unlawful and illegal behavior." This follows Trump's ongoing lawsuit against CBS, which he alleges is politically biased. While there's no evidence of illegality, the FCC's delay in approving a Paramount merger adds uncertainty. This action is another example of Trump using his appointees to pressure critics, further highlighting concerns about threats to press freedom. Trump's repeated calls for license revocation underscore his ongoing conflict with the media.
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