FCC chair threatens news networks' licenses amid Trump's criticism of Iran war coverage
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Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses on Saturday, echoing criticism from President Trump over news networks' coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Kathryn Watson contributed to this report. In:
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses on Saturday, echoing criticism from President Trump over news networks' coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
"Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up," Carr said on social media, in part. "The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not."
The FCC chair did not name specific networks or cite any stories he believes were reported incorrectly. But Carr's post referenced a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president about five U.S. tanker aircraft in Saudi Arabia.
"Four of the five had virtually no damage, and are already back in service," Mr. Trump wrote. "None were destroyed, or close to that, as the Fake News said in headlines."
Mr. Trump has repeatedly accused the media of falsely reporting on the war in Iran. In September 2025, the president said that networks covering him negatively should "maybe" have their licenses revoked. He said such a decision would "be up to" Carr, whom he appointed earlier that year.
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