Donald Trump Attacks ABC and NBC Over Election Address Non-C

Donald Trump Says ABC And NBC Should Lose Broadcast Licenses Because They Didn’t Carry His Primetime Address On Election Claims

Trump’s Rejection of ABC and NBC

Former US President Donald Trump has criticized ABC and NBC, two major American television networks, for not carrying his recent primetime address on election claims live on their broadcast platforms.

In the speech, Trump made several unsubstantiated claims, including that China had obtained voter registration data and that the “deep state” was withholding intelligence from him. The networks chose not to broadcast the address live, citing the lack of evidence to support Trump’s claims.

Background on Trump’s Claims

The address, which lasted 25 minutes, was full of unsubstantiated claims that have been widely criticized by fact-checkers and experts. Without evidence, Trump claimed that China had obtained voter registration data, a claim that has not been verified by any credible sources. Trump also claimed that the “deep state” was withholding intelligence from him, a claim that has no basis in fact.

Trump’s Threat to ABC and NBC

In a response to the networks’ decision not to broadcast his address live, Trump has suggested that ABC and NBC should lose their broadcast licenses. “I think they should lose their licenses,” Trump said in a statement. It is unclear what Trump means by this statement, but it is likely a reference to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations that govern the licensing of broadcast television stations.

Context on Trump’s Statement

Trump’s statement is the latest in a long line of attacks on the media by the former president. Trump has long been critical of the news media, accusing them of being “fake news” and of trying to undermine his presidency. The statement is also likely to be seen as an attempt to exert pressure on the networks to carry his message, even if it is not based on fact.

Next Steps

The controversy surrounding Trump’s address and the networks’ decision not to carry it live is likely to continue in the coming days. The FCC has not commented on Trump’s statement, but it is likely that the agency will be monitoring the situation closely. In the meantime, the networks are likely to continue to focus on fact-based reporting and to avoid carrying Trump’s unsubstantiated claims on their broadcast platforms.

Source: Deadline