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Former President's License Call Sparks FCC Chair's Defense

New York, USAThursday, October 10, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Jessica Rosenworcel, has expressed strong disapproval of former President Donald Trump's demand for CBS to lose its license. This comes after Trump criticized a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump accused the program of manipulating the interview to favor Harris, and he suggested that all broadcast licenses should be put up for sale due to corruption.

Rosenworcel clearly stated that the FCC won't revoke licenses just because a political figure is unhappy with coverage. She stressed that these threats to free speech are serious and need to be taken seriously. The former president has a history of avoiding mainstream media and preferring right-wing outlets. This isn't the first time Rosenworcel has stood up for broadcasters. Earlier this week, she criticized threats from Florida's Health Department against local TV stations over abortion rights ads, emphasizing the importance of free speech.

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