Donald Trump at ABC Debate, pointing finger

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Federal Communications Fee Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel hit back at former President Donald Trump in a Thursday commentary after he known as for the FCC to strip CBS of its broadcast license for interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris.

“60 Minutes is an incredible a part of the Information Organization of CBS, which has simply created the Greatest Fraud in Broadcast History. CBS will have to lose its license, and it should be bid out to the Highest Bidder, as should all different Broadcast Licenses, as a result of they’re simply as corrupt as CBS — and even perhaps WORSE!” fumed the former president and GOP nominee, adding later:

With me, 60 Minutes does the exact reverse! They take the whole thing I say, understand how definitely BRILLIANT it’s, and take it out. So, with Kamala they add, with “TRUMP,” they delete. just Like the Democrat Party, THEY ARE A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY!

Rosenworcel highlighted the serious nature of Trump’s put up, writing, “Whereas repeated attacks in opposition to broadcast stations by way of the previous President may just now be acquainted, these threats towards free speech are severe and will have to no longer be ignored.” She added:

As I’ve said earlier than, the First Amendment is a cornerstone of our democracy. The FCC does no longer and will not revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content material or coverage.

The FCC statement concluded, “Chairwoman Rosenworcel has prior to now spoken out towards efforts by means of political candidates or executive officials to persuade the content material shared via broadcast stations. Following the Presidential debate in September, she rejected calls with the aid of former President Trump to revoke ABC’s license. She has additionally warned in opposition to threats via the Florida govt against broadcast stations.”

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