U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he believes news networks ABC and NBC should have their broadcast licenses revoked by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unless they pay a “big” fee for their broadcasting rights. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, he criticized the networks as “FAKE NEWS,” alleging that they are biased and produce consistently negative coverage of Republicans.
Trump has a long history of clashing with major media outlets, often referring to them as “the enemy of the people.” While the FCC does not directly license networks but rather individual stations, Trump’s remarks add to the ongoing political debate about the role of the media and freedom of the press in the United States. His comments signal a continued effort to challenge the media landscape from the highest levels of government.
Sources:
TIME: Why Trump Can’t Revoke NBC and ABC News’ Licenses
Anadolu Ajansı: Trump takes aim at US media outlets, hints at network license revocations
