US media regulator responds to Trump's request to CBS
Jessica Rosenworcel, the chair of the FCC, has stated that Trump’s critique of a modified '60 Minutes' interview featuring Kamala Harris poses a threat to free speech. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The chief of the US Federal Communications Commission has described the call to revoke CBS's broadcasting license by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as a threat to free speech and democracy.
Trump criticized CBS for how it edited its recent interview with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, accusing the network of committing "the Greatest Fraud in Broadcast History" by altering the '60 Minutes' segment to present Harris in a more favorable light. He demanded that CBS lose its broadcasting license.
"While repeated attacks against broadcast stations by the former President may now be familiar, these threats against free speech are serious and should not be ignored," said FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, in a statement on Thursday. "The FCC does not and will not revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage."
According to Rosenworcel, “the First Amendment is a cornerstone of our democracy.” This critical section of the US Constitution safeguards against government interference with free speech, press, assembly, and religion.
Harris's '60 Minutes' interview was part of a media campaign as she trails Trump in numerous polls ahead of the November 5 election. A preview clip aired on Sunday displayed her giving a confusing response about Israel, but the complete interview showcased a significantly different reply, leaving viewers puzzled about her actual stance.
In reaction, Trump posted multiple times on his Truth Social platform, alleging that CBS "sliced and diced" Harris's “virtually incoherent” answers to improve her image, labeling it a blemish on both the '60 Minutes' segment and the network overall.
“It is the very definition of FAKE NEWS! The public is owed a MAJOR AND IMMEDIATE APOLOGY!” he wrote on Thursday.
The former and current presidential candidate implied that other networks might also deserve similar treatment, alluding to the idea that their licenses should be pulled as well.
Rosenworcel’s comments arise amid a broader initiative by Democrats aiming to regulate social media platforms to combat "disinformation" and "protect our democracy."
Meanwhile, the FCC has voted along party lines to expedite the acquisition of over 200 radio stations across more than 40 US markets by a group associated with Democratic mega-donor George Soros. Republican commissioner Brendan Carr has referred to the decision as "unprecedented" and criticized it for not adhering to established federal law protocols.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
Trump criticized CBS for how it edited its recent interview with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, accusing the network of committing "the Greatest Fraud in Broadcast History" by altering the '60 Minutes' segment to present Harris in a more favorable light. He demanded that CBS lose its broadcasting license.
"While repeated attacks against broadcast stations by the former President may now be familiar, these threats against free speech are serious and should not be ignored," said FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, in a statement on Thursday. "The FCC does not and will not revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage."
According to Rosenworcel, “the First Amendment is a cornerstone of our democracy.” This critical section of the US Constitution safeguards against government interference with free speech, press, assembly, and religion.
Harris's '60 Minutes' interview was part of a media campaign as she trails Trump in numerous polls ahead of the November 5 election. A preview clip aired on Sunday displayed her giving a confusing response about Israel, but the complete interview showcased a significantly different reply, leaving viewers puzzled about her actual stance.
In reaction, Trump posted multiple times on his Truth Social platform, alleging that CBS "sliced and diced" Harris's “virtually incoherent” answers to improve her image, labeling it a blemish on both the '60 Minutes' segment and the network overall.
“It is the very definition of FAKE NEWS! The public is owed a MAJOR AND IMMEDIATE APOLOGY!” he wrote on Thursday.
The former and current presidential candidate implied that other networks might also deserve similar treatment, alluding to the idea that their licenses should be pulled as well.
Rosenworcel’s comments arise amid a broader initiative by Democrats aiming to regulate social media platforms to combat "disinformation" and "protect our democracy."
Meanwhile, the FCC has voted along party lines to expedite the acquisition of over 200 radio stations across more than 40 US markets by a group associated with Democratic mega-donor George Soros. Republican commissioner Brendan Carr has referred to the decision as "unprecedented" and criticized it for not adhering to established federal law protocols.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
