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U.S. President Donald Trump recently criticized major television networks ABC and NBC, accusing them of producing overwhelmingly negative coverage of his presidency. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, he stated that these outlets are among the "most biased in history," claiming they provide him with "97% BAD STORIES." Trump went on to suggest that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should revoke their broadcasting licenses, labeling their continued operation as an "actual threat to our Democracy" according to trtglobal, aa, and newsweek.
In an additional post, Trump expressed concerns about the license fees that these networks pay, questioning why they are not contributing "millions of dollars" based on their alleged unfair coverage of Republicans and Conservatives. He asserted, "they should lose their Licenses for their unfair coverage," reinforcing his stance against what he sees as biased journalism. Trump's remarks have raised alarms within the media industry regarding the potential for reduced access to truthful reporting and the possibility of credential revocation, impacting the dynamics of journalistic freedom according to trtglobal, aa, and newsweek.