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FCC chair: ‘No pressure’ from White House for Disney review

FCC chair: ‘No pressure’ from White House for Disney review

Summary

FCC Chair Brendan Carr stated that neither President Donald Trump nor the White House pressured the FCC to start an early review of some local TV stations owned by Disney. The decision to review the stations was made internally by the FCC.

Key Facts

  • Brendan Carr is the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • The FCC started an early review of local broadcast stations owned by Disney.
  • The review focuses on several local TV stations.
  • Carr said the White House and President Trump did not pressure the FCC to do this review.
  • The decision was made within the FCC based on enforcement matters.
  • The FCC regulates communications like TV and radio in the U.S.
  • The article addresses concerns about possible political influence on the review process.
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