Broadcast Networks Criticizing Trump Proposed to Lose Their Operating Permits by Trump
In a series of recent statements, former President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke the broadcasting licenses of TV channels that provide critical coverage of him. This comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely on ABC.
During a conversation with MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with networks that criticize him, specifically mentioning NBC late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. Trump also targeted The View, suggesting that the FCC should look into the show. However, it is currently unclear if the FCC is conducting an investigation into The View, as public information and official announcements are scarce.
Trump's threats to TV channels are not a new development. He has previously won a defamation lawsuit against ABC and extracted a large sum of money from them. He also praised FCC Chair Brendan Carr and implied that he could revoke the broadcasting licenses of those giving him bad publicity.
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC has sparked a national discussion about free speech and the president's influence on TV content. The panel on The View did not discuss Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, according to People magazine.
Meanwhile, Stephen Colbert, the CBS late night host, will be on the air until the end of his contract in May. CBS also settled with Trump in a lawsuit over 60 Minutes.
Trump's threats, while controversial, are not without precedent. In the past, he has threatened to target more TV shows for potential cancellation, including The View. It remains to be seen how these developments will unfold and what impact they will have on the television industry.
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