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FCC Commissioner Dismisses Trump's Calls to Revoke ABC Licenses

11/22/2025

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On November 20, 2025, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to revoke ABC licenses would fail in court.
Gomez stated the FCC lacks authority to retaliate against a news network.
She noted that national networks do not hold broadcast licenses directly.
Republican FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he would review public interest standards but did not support Trump's proposal.
The FCC's actions have raised concerns about media censorship.

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On November 20, 2025, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to revoke ABC licenses would fail in court.
Gomez stated the FCC lacks authority to retaliate against a news network.
She noted that national networks do not hold broadcast licenses directly.
Republican FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he would review public interest standards but did not support Trump's proposal.
The FCC's actions have raised concerns about media censorship.