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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr placed a number of public broadcasters on notice regarding what he described as “news distortions” in media broadcasts.
“Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up,” Carr posted on X in response to a Truth Social post from President Trump, in which he took issue with misleading coverage of the Iran conflict.
“The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not.”
Under FCC regulations, broadcast licenses are granted to entities that serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity. This includes providing accurate and balanced information, as distortions could undermine public trust and violate these standards.
Beyond regulatory risks, Carr highlighted the business implications of such practices. “And frankly, changing course is in their own business interests since trust in legacy media has now fallen to an all time low of just 9% and are ratings disasters.”
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