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#Trump’s #FCC chair investigates #NPR and #PBS, urges Congress to defund them

#BrendanCarr described as "Trump's #CensorshipCzar" as he launches media probes.

by Jon Brodkin – Jan 30, 2025

"The FCC's Democratic commissioners, #AnnaGomez and #GeoffreyStarks, issued statements denouncing the investigation. 'This appears to be yet another Administration effort to weaponize the power of the FCC. The FCC has no business intimidating and silencing broadcast media,' Gomez said.

"Starks said that '#PublicTelevision and #RadioStations play a significant role in our media ecosystem. Any attempt to intimidate these local media outlets is a threat to the free flow of information and the marketplace of ideas. The announcement of this investigation gives me serious concern.'"

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Ars Technica · Trump’s FCC chair investigates NPR and PBS, urges Congress to defund themBy Jon Brodkin
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