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FCC Chair Rebukes Trump's Call to Revoke CBS License Over Edited Harris Interview

The FCC defends press freedom after Trump accuses CBS of election interference following edits to a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.

  • Former President Donald Trump demanded CBS lose its broadcast license, claiming edits to Kamala Harris' '60 Minutes' interview were misleading.
  • FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel condemned Trump's call as a threat to free speech, affirming the FCC's commitment to the First Amendment.
  • CBS aired two different versions of Harris' responses to questions about U.S.-Israeli relations, sparking controversy over potential election interference.
  • The Trump campaign insists on the release of the full, unedited interview, while the Harris campaign distanced itself from CBS's editorial decisions.
  • Experts clarify that the FCC cannot revoke network licenses based on content, highlighting Trump's ongoing criticism of mainstream media.
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