Trump and his FCC chair demand more positive news coverage of Iran war

🇺🇸 Ars Technica (US) —

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President Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr are demanding more positive media coverage of potential US military action against Iran, with Carr making unsubstantiated claims of news distortions and hoaxes. The move raises serious concerns about press freedom and government interference in media coverage. Trump has expressed enthusiasm for Carr's position.

Carr makes evidence-free claim of "hoaxes and news distortions." Trump is thrilled.

World Security Conflict Politics Trump FCC media freedom Iran press freedom Brendan Carr news distortion censorship

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