ABC News says FCC is carrying out intimidation campaign to shape coverage
- Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
- The news outlet ABC has accused the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of using the threat of cancelled broadcast licences as part of an intimidation campaign against the media critical of President Donald Trump.
- In a court filing on Thursday, the Disney-owned company highlighted the FCC’s decision to conduct an early licence review of eight ABC stations.
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- Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
- The news outlet ABC has accused the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of using the threat of cancelled broadcast licences as part of an intimidation campaign against the media critical of President Donald Trump.
- In a court filing on Thursday, the Disney-owned company highlighted the FCC’s decision to conduct an early licence review of eight ABC stations.
Sources: Al Jazeera