President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the press by threatening NBC’s broadcast license after the network aired an interview with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), unleashing a Truth Social rant accusing the network of bias, smearing Warnock with personal allegations, and questioning the separation of church and state. Trump suggested the Federal Communications Commission should step in, complaining that networks use public airwaves “at no charge” and should be forced to pay or face consequences. The outburst came just hours after FCC Chair Brendan Carr told senators he has the authority to shut down broadcast networks over satirical speech.
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