Congress Investigates FCC's Fast-Tracked Approval of Soros' Radio Station Purchase
House Oversight Committee questions expedited FCC process allowing George Soros to acquire over 200 radio stations before the 2024 election.
- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has launched a probe into the FCC's rapid approval of George Soros' purchase of over 200 radio stations.
- Republican lawmakers claim the FCC bypassed standard procedures to benefit Soros, a prominent Democrat donor, ahead of the November election.
- FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr criticized the expedited review, noting it deviated from established processes, particularly concerning foreign ownership regulations.
- Soros aims to acquire Audacy's $415 million debt, making him a significant shareholder in the second-largest radio network in the U.S.
- The investigation seeks to determine whether the FCC's actions were politically motivated and if they pose a risk to national security and public interest.