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Trump floats pulling licenses if networks are ‘against’ him after Jimmy Kimmel suspended
- Trump suggested revoking broadcast licenses for networks that oppose him, indicating that such decisions would depend on Brendan Carr, the Republican chairman of the FCC.
- This comment followed ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after he made remarks about the president and Charlie Kirk's situation.
- Brendan Carr hinted at possible repercussions for ABC, linking Kimmel's remarks to Trump's MAGA brand.
- Trump claimed that networks are '97% against me' and suggested they should not be allowed to attack him, stating, 'all they do is hit Trump.
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TV networks against him should lose licence, says Trump after Kimmel suspension
Speaking aboard Air Force One while returning from Britain, Trump said broadcasters were overwhelmingly biased against him. "They give me only bad publicity, press. I mean, they’re getting a licence. I would think maybe their licence should be taken away," he said.
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