Trump Calls For 'Faux Information' Networks To Have Licenses Revoked by FCC

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday referred to as the ABC and NBC networks two of the "most biased" broadcasters ever and mentioned the Federal Communications Fee (FCC) ought to revoke their licenses.

Why It Issues Trump's return to the White Home this yr has introduced a revival of his adversarial relationship with the media.

As throughout his first stint within the White Home—marked by repeated assaults on the "pretend information" press—Trump's second time period has featured comparable run-ins with media establishments and practices.

Shortly after taking workplace, Trump carried out media modifications affecting the White Home press pool and entry. He has often used the phrase "pretend information" to dismiss unfavorable protection and has been outspoken in his help for and criticism of particular shops.

Trump's assaults have raised issues amongst some within the trade who concern that entry to truthful reporting will change into more and more tough as credentials are revoked and shops too favorable of the president might not present full and neutral protection.

Media shops promote a wholesome democracy by offering the general public with fact-checked info, notably on these in energy, and providing important context.

President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White Home on August 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White Home on August 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Photographs What To Know In a put up on his Reality Social platform late on Sunday, Trump mentioned: "Regardless of a really excessive reputation and, in keeping with many, among the many biggest 8 months in Presidential Historical past, ABC & NBC FAKE NEWS, two of the worst and most biased networks in historical past, give me 97% BAD STORIES."

"IF THAT IS THE CASE, THEY ARE SIMPLY AN ARM OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY AND SHOULD, ACCORDING TO MANY, HAVE THEIR LICENSES REVOKED BY THE FCC. I'd be completely in favor of that as a result of they're so biased and untruthful, an precise risk to our Democracy!!!" Trump wrote.

It was not instantly clear if Trump was reacting to any specific protection by the networks, which he described as "two of the worst and most biased networks in historical past."

In a second put up, Trump requested why the 2 networks weren't paying "hundreds of thousands of {dollars} a yr in license charges."

"They need to lose their Licenses for his or her unfair protection of Republicans and/or Conservatives, however at a minimal, they need to pay up BIG for having the privilege of utilizing essentially the most helpful airwaves wherever at anytime!!!" the president wrote.

Newsweek reached out to the FCC, NBC and ABC Information, by way of its dad or mum firm Walt Disney, by e-mail for remark exterior enterprise hours.

What Individuals Are Saying Trump, on Reality Social on Sunday, mentioned: "Crooked 'journalism' shouldn't be rewarded, it ought to be terminated!!!"

The White Home Correspondents' Affiliation mentioned in a February 25 assertion in response to White Home modifications affecting some journalists' entry: "In a free nation, leaders should not be capable to select their very own press corps."

What Occurs Subsequent The adversarial relationship between Trump and the media appears set to proceed, particularly if his ballot scores are falling within the run-up to 2026 midterm elections.