Trump's War on ABC: A Broadcasting Battle

The U.S. President Donald Trump suggested revoking broadcasting licenses for Disney's ABC after a contentious question regarding the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. President Trump criticized ABC's news coverage, and praised FCC Chair Brendan Carr, urging him to take action. The FCC has not revoked a license in over four decades.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently advocated for the revocation of broadcasting licenses belonging to Disney's ABC affiliates. The suggestion followed an intense exchange during an Oval Office meeting, where an ABC reporter questioned Trump on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

During the event, Trump labeled ABC's news as 'fake' and 'wrong.' He commended Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr and urged him to explore the removal of ABC's licenses. This event marks the second instance where the network has drawn Trump's ire in recent times.

Despite Trump's calls, historical data suggests that the FCC has not revoked a broadcasting license under its rarely utilized public interest standard for over forty years. Meanwhile, criticism from the administration also extended to other networks and late-night talk show hosts, escalating an ongoing media feud.

(With inputs from agencies.)