Trump Threatens Broadcasters Over Critical Jokes and Media Criticism
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Donald Trump suggested that the FCC should consider revoking broadcasters' licenses due to late-night hosts' jokes at his expense, echoing calls for a return to the Fairness Doctrine. The FCC has threatened action against ABC and other stations over Jimmy Kimmel's comments, but experts note the agency's limited authority over content, raising concerns about potential censorship and First Amendment issues.
- Donald Trump Says Late Night Hosts’ Biting Jokes At His Expense Should Pose Threat To Broadcasters’ FCC Licenses Deadline
- Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him The New York Times
- 'They’re not allowed to do that': Trump renews calls to punish protesters, broadcasters USA Today
- Trump says TV networks 'against' him should 'maybe' lose licence, after Kimmel suspension BBC
- Trump’s anti-media blitz that led to Kimmel’s suspension is straight from a European strongman’s playbook CNN
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