US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash.
After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to “correct course” and “operate in public interest”, failing which they risk losing their licenses.
“Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not,” Carr said in a post on X on Saturday.
The FCC chair’s remarks drew sharp criticism from Democrats who cited the First Amendment that guarantees free speech and freedom of the press.
“If Trump doesn’t like your coverage of the war, his FCC will pull your broadcast license. That​US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash.
After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to “correct course” and “operate in public interest”, failing which they risk losing their licenses.
“Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not,” Carr said in a post on X on Saturday.
The FCC chair’s remarks drew sharp criticism from Democrats who cited the First Amendment that guarantees free speech and freedom of the press.
“If Trump doesn’t like your coverage of the war, his FCC will pull your broadcast license. That ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
