FCC Chief: Broadcast Licenses Aren't Property Rights Amid Trump's Coverage Criticism

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argues broadcast licenses aren’t property rights and can be revoked if stations air hoaxes or distortions, framing licenses as subject to public-interest standards amid President Trump’s criticism of Iran-war coverage. He urged broadcasters to correct inaccuracies before renewals, noted ongoing investigations (The View; NBCUniversal DEI policies), and clarified the FCC’s authority is limited to over-the-air content with no immediate push to reassess licenses. Renewals loom (2028–2031) as mega-merger considerations unfold in the TV landscape.