Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleABC contends that this move is an attack on free speech and editorial independence, arguing the government should not determine legitimate news content or compel broadcasters to feature specific guests (Getty Images)A significant dispute has emerged between the U.S. media, particularly ABC, and the administration over whether its talk show "The View" should be subject to equal time rules. The administration's FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, has indicated an intention to argue that "The View" does not qualify as a "bona fide news program." ABC contends that this move is an attack on free speech and editorial independence, arguing the government should not determine legitimate news content or compel broadcasters to feature specific guests. The network highlighted that over 77,000 public comments have been submitted to the FCC, with an undeniable majority expressing support for "The View" and the principle of free speech. This conflict is part of a broader pattern of the administration's criticism of media outlets, including calls for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke. In fullTrump’s FCC accused of trying to silence ‘The View’ in free speech fightMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
ABC accuses Trump FCC of threatening free speech over ‘The View’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleABC contends that this move is an attack on free speech and editorial independence, arguing the government should not determine legitimate news content or compel broadcasters to feature specific guests (Getty Images)A significant dispute has emerged between the U.S. media, particularly ABC, and the administration over whether its talk show "The View" should be subject to equal time rules. The administration's FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, has indicated an intention to argue that "The View" does not qualify as a "bona fide news program." ABC contends that this move is an attack on free speech and editorial independence, arguing the government should not determine legitimate news content or compel broadcasters to feature specific guests. The network highlighted that over 77,000 public comments have been submitted to the FCC, with an undeniable majority expressing support for "The View" and the principle of free speech. This conflict is part of a broader pattern of the administration's criticism of media outlets, including calls for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a joke. In fullTrump’s FCC accused of trying to silence ‘The View’ in free speech fightMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
