Trump’s Complaints Rejected – FCC Chief Speaks Out!

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(DailyEmailNews.com) – Once again, the voice of conservatism roars as the FCC turned a deaf ear to Donald Trump’s complaints about biased moderation and content control by mainstream media companies ABC, CBS, and NBC.

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Dismissing his allegations, outgoing FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel defended the First Amendment, underscoring its importance in a democratic society.

The Federal Communications Commission dismissed multiple complaints from former President Donald Trump regarding the moderation of an ABC News debate and Vice President Kamala Harris’s appearances on CBS’s “60 Minutes” and NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel emphasized the agency’s commitment to preserving the First Amendment, refusing to cancel ABC’s licenses as Trump requested.

This decision highlights the ongoing battle between ensuring journalistic freedom and addressing political content disagreements.

Trump’s allegations included claims that ABC provided Harris with questions in advance of a debate, aiming to exploit the FCC’s licensing power for political gains.

However, Rosenworcel stated that the FCC does not revoke licenses based on political disagreements or dissatisfaction with content.

This move aligns with the FCC’s role as defined by the Constitution and the Communications Act of 1934, safeguarding the press from government overreach, The Hollywood Reporter notes.

Rosenworcel did not shy away from criticizing Trump for suggesting the FCC take drastic actions against media outlets he disagreed with.

The commission also dismissed a lawsuit he filed against CBS over a “60 Minutes” interview with Harris, claiming it was misleading.

According to CBS, Trump chose to withdraw from a planned interview, adding another layer to his history of discord with mainstream media.

Free press advocacy groups praised the FCC’s decision, emphasizing that the FCC’s authority to police news content is rightfully narrow.

Rosenworcel’s rejection of these complaints resonated with First Amendment supporters who argued this issue is not new.

Historical examples of similar government interference under John Adams and Richard Nixon were cited as warnings against repeating past mistakes.

Preserving the constitutional right to a free press remains a crucial endeavor, according to pro-left news outlet The Guardian.

Rosenworcel made it clear that using the FCC’s licensing authority as a tool to punish media for content disagreements is a precarious path for democracy.

She stated, “Today, I have directed the FCC to take a stand on behalf of the First Amendment. We draw a bright line at a moment when clarity about government interference with the free press is needed more than ever. The action we take makes clear two things. First, the FCC should not be the President’s speech police. Second, the FCC should not be journalism’s censor-in-chief.”

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