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“I have been very clear for a long time that the federal government should not engage in censorship,” Sen. Ted Cruz said of the feud.
Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz has voiced several concerns with FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s approach. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
Brendan Carr’s newest fight with Disney is starting to raise alarms among some members of the GOP and on K Street — though many Republicans appear ready to give him a pass.
The criticism highlights the growing risk of being dragged into another free speech fight as the Federal Communications Commission chair seeks to haul in Disney’s broadcast licenses for an early renewal. While Carr’s order cited Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices as the reason for the early review, critics said the timing implies it’s retaliation for a joke Jimmy Kimmel made about first lady Melania Trump.
