Trump Threatens the Business Licenses of Broadcasters Who Continue to Be Against Him

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In a post Jimmy Kimmel interview on AF One, President Trump asserted he may revoke the licenses of other broadcasters that are "against" him. I am sure its fine.

  • President Donald Trump suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him.
  • Trump’s comment came a day after ABC suspended airing the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show because of comments its host made linking the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk to Trump’s MAGA movement.
  • Trump said it would be up to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to decide whether to

President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him.

Trump’s comment came a day after ABC suspended airing the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show because of comments its host made linking the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to Trump’s MAGA movement.


“I have read someplace that the networks were 97% against me, again, 97% negative, and yet I won and easily, all 7 swing states,” Trump told reporters, referring to his 2024 election win.

“They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a license,” Trump said, according to audio from a press gaggle aboard Air Force One provided by the White House.

“I would think maybe their license should be taken away,” Trump said.

The president said that the decision “will be up to Brendan Carr,” the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
 
Zincwarrior said:
In a post Jimmy Kimmel interview on AF One, President Trump asserted he may revoke the licenses of other broadcasters that are "against" him. I am sure its fine.

  • President Donald Trump suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him.
  • Trump’s comment came a day after ABC suspended airing the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show because of comments its host made linking the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk to Trump’s MAGA movement.
  • Trump said it would be up to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to decide whether to

President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him.

Trump’s comment came a day after ABC suspended airing the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show because of comments its host made linking the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to Trump’s MAGA movement.


“I have read someplace that the networks were 97% against me, again, 97% negative, and yet I won and easily, all 7 swing states,” Trump told reporters, referring to his 2024 election win.

“They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a license,” Trump said, according to audio from a press gaggle aboard Air Force One provided by the White House.

“I would think maybe their license should be taken away,” Trump said.

The president said that the decision “will be up to Brendan Carr,” the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
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broadcast media is supposed to be objective,,

lying and stoking partisan rage can be considered an act of terrorism,,
 
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We know you cockbites hate having the rules and laws applied to you. Too ******* bad.

Keep ******* around, keep finding out.
 
Zincwarrior said:
In a post Jimmy Kimmel interview on AF One, President Trump asserted he may revoke the licenses of other broadcasters that are "against" him. I am sure its fine.
  • President Donald Trump suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him.
  • Trump’s comment came a day after ABC suspended airing the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show because of comments its host made linking the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk to Trump’s MAGA movement.
  • Trump said it would be up to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to decide whether to
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the federal government might revoke the licenses of broadcast television networks that are “against” him. Trump’s comment came a day after ABC suspended airing the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show because of comments its host made linking the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to Trump’s MAGA movement.

“I have read someplace that the networks were 97% against me, again, 97% negative, and yet I won and easily, all 7 swing states,” Trump told reporters, referring to his 2024 election win.
“They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a license,” Trump said, according to audio from a press gaggle aboard Air Force One provided by the White House.
“I would think maybe their license should be taken away,” Trump said.
The president said that the decision “will be up to Brendan Carr,” the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
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Your OP has two parts:
1. If a broadcaster violated its license the FCC could theoretically pull its license. One problem with that theory is that the courts protect broadcaster's rights under the 1st Amendment against the government.

2. You said that ABC suspended airing Kimmel because of incorrect comments he made linking Tyler Robinson to MAGA. That is an incomplete explanation. Nexstar and Sinclair both told Disney, ABC's owner, that they will not broadcast Kimmel going forward. ABC needed those major affiliates, so they canned Kimmel. If Disney or ABC wanted to keep Kimmel and see what the FCC would do, they could do that, if the FCC did anything like pull their license, the courts would obviously rule against the FCC under the 1st Amendment.
 
elektra said:
Great idea, there have been enough murders, dont you think?

Quit yelling fire in a crowded theater
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The irony of this statement when it's the Trump administration has been fueling dangerous rhetoric ever since the Kirk assassination. Lying that all political violence is committed by the left. Weaponizing his death to attack the entire left.

Hey conservatives, if you don't like people calling you fascists, then maybe you should push back a bit when your administration keeps doing fascist things?

If democrats had done half the things Trump has done, you'd all be calling for civil war. Hell, even when they haven't, some of you are still finding ways to call for civil war. Braindead.
 
Missourian said:
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We know you cockbites hate having the rules and laws applied to you. Too ******* bad.

Keep ******* around, keep finding out.
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I know Fox has been guilty on some counts. They were called out and fined. I do not watch or follow Fox News. Never did. But I have to say that now I think it's time for CNN to get theirs as well. It's time for all these editorial "news" people to go bye-bye...or stop calling their drivel "news".
 
RedrickTheCoat said:
The irony of this statement when it's the Trump administration has been fueling dangerous rhetoric ever since the Kirk assassination. Lying that all political violence is committed by the left. Weaponizing his death to attack the entire left.

Hey conservatives, if you don't like people calling you fascists, then maybe you should push back a bit when your administration keeps doing fascist things?

If democrats had done half the things Trump has done, you'd all be calling for civil war. Hell, even when they haven't, some of you are still finding ways to call for civil war. Braindead.
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CNN is cable. I do not believe they interact with the FCC.
 
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BothWings said:
I know Fox has been guilty on some counts. They were called out and fined. I do not watch or follow Fox News. Never did. But I have to say that now I think it's time for CNN to get theirs as well. It's time for all these editorial "news" people to go bye-bye...or stop calling their drivel "news".
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I'm with you 100%.

Unfortunately the FCC only has the authority to regulate over-the-air broadcasts.
 
RedrickTheCoat said:
The irony of this statement when it's the Trump administration has been fueling dangerous rhetoric ever since the Kirk assassination. Lying that all political violence is committed by the left. Weaponizing his death to attack the entire left.
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Prove it, quote and link to a transcript

I am calling you a fuckin liar
 
Zincwarrior said:
CNN is cable. I do not believe they interact with the FCC.
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That is true.

That said it's funny the rules have been dusted off and under that dust are things making the MSM squirm because they flaunted them for so long under friendly dem administrations they must have thought they expired. ;)
 
Zincwarrior said:
Its literally what he said.
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No. Not quite.

Maybe his wording was less than clear. But what he was talking about was obviously the POLITICAL decisions made by various media/news outlets to “report” on him ONLY in negative ways.

That is a misuse of OUR airwaves.

Had any of these networks ever come close to fairness and objectivity in their reporting the figures wouldn’t demonstrate a “97%” negative reporting.

They aren’t objective. And you weren’t in your OP, either.
 
BackAgain said:
Maybe his wording was less than clear.
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His wording was extravagantly clear:
A. “They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a license,” Trump said, according to audio from a press gaggle aboard Air Force One provided by the White House.
CAUSE: IF Broadcasters that give him bad publicity. Not falsehoods, but bad publicity, then

“I would think maybe their license should be taken away,” Trump said.
EFFECT.

Thats dictatorship.
 
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BackAgain said:
Maybe his wording was less than clear. But what he was talking about was obviously the POLITICAL decisions made by various media/news outlets to “report” on him ONLY in negative ways.

That is a misuse of OUR airwaves.
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So in your wordlview, bad press is a misuse of airwaves. Yes, thats totally not a dictatorship. . .
 
Zincwarrior said:
His wording was extravagantly clear:
A. “They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a license,” Trump said, according to audio from a press gaggle aboard Air Force One provided by the White House.
CAUSE: IF Broadcasters that give him bad publicity. Not falsehoods, but bad publicity, then
“I would think maybe their license should be taken away,” Trump said.
EFFECT. Thats dictatorship.
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1. Was the issue bad publicity for Trump? Hint: no
2. Was the issue that affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair refused to broadcast Kimmel going forward? Hint: yes
3. Can ABC cancel Kimmel as a business decision? Hint: yes

Your TDS about Trump had nothing to do with Kimmel pissing off his affiliates, most of which are in the heartland, not the urban plantations.
 
Zincwarrior said:
His wording was extravagantly clear:
A. “They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a license,” Trump said, according to audio from a press gaggle aboard Air Force One provided by the White House.
CAUSE: IF Broadcasters that give him bad publicity. Not falsehoods, but bad publicity, then

“I would think maybe their license should be taken away,” Trump said.
EFFECT.

Thats dictatorship.
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Wrong. It was not clear as demonstrated by how you misunderstood what he was saying.

And the suggestion that maybe they should have their licenses taken away is not “dictatorship.”

It’s a mindless lib meme thing for you to post.

Be advised. The airwaves are OURS.

NETWORKS get a license to USE OUR airwaves. Licenses come with some provisions and restrictions.

If the networks can’t be bothered to adhere to those limitations, then maybe they should lose their licenses.

Again, your alarmist thread is ridiculous.
 
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