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Trump vows rollback, FCC eyes ABC licenses — scholars warn

7/2/2026

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Federal agents visited David Streever’s Rochester home and warned Paigelynne Gonyea in Syracuse, though their messages lacked threats.
U.S. President Donald Trump entered office pledging to reverse free-speech restrictions and prevent officials from abridging speech.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr began reviewing ABC’s broadcast licenses after the president’s criticism.
Legal scholars Ilya Somin and Jacob Mchangama said the agents’ warnings and the FCC review threaten First Amendment protections.

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Story summary

Federal agents visited David Streever’s Rochester home and warned Paigelynne Gonyea in Syracuse, though their messages lacked threats.
U.S. President Donald Trump entered office pledging to reverse free-speech restrictions and prevent officials from abridging speech.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr began reviewing ABC’s broadcast licenses after the president’s criticism.
Legal scholars Ilya Somin and Jacob Mchangama said the agents’ warnings and the FCC review threaten First Amendment protections.