Trump FCC Faces Blowback in Attempt to Police Speech on Broadcast TV The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) efforts to regulate broadcast TV have long been contentious, but President Trump's personal stake in the matter has injected a new level of partisanship into the debate.
The agency's decision to order ABC to file early license renewal applications for its eight stations, following a petition from conservative groups, has sparked opposition from liberal advocacy groups and former FCC chairs.
The timing of this development is particularly noteworthy as the 2024 presidential election approaches.