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Tell the FCC: No More Intimidation and Censorship Friend,
Under the leadership of prominent Trump lackey and Project 2025 co-author1 Brendan Carr, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is attacking the First Amendment and freedom of the press. Sound familiar? A few weeks ago, Carr opened a sham investigation into NPR and PBS2 — and now he’s coming after CBS.
Carr launched a baseless investigation into alleged “news distortion” by CBS3 for simply editing a 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris — ignoring the fact that editing is a standard practice of television production. He’s trying to squeeze the company at the same time that President Trump is suing them for $20 billion over the same interview.4
This dangerous FCC chairman is distorting reality to push an extremist partisan agenda, taking a twisted view of the First Amendment that protects only the Trump regime’s preferred speech and media outlets.
The FCC should never be in the business of intimidating journalists and censoring reporting that would hold the president accountable. We’re submitting comments to the FCC in opposition of this authoritarian campaign — add your name if you’re with us. *One click on the link or button will instantly add your name to our petition if we have your details on file.*
To FCC Commissioners:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should not be the White House’s media censor. This sham investigation into CBS disregards the First Amendment and is extremely chilling for reporters who are just doing their jobs trying to educate the public.
The FCC must cease and desist with this flagrant attack on the First Amendment and the freedom of the press. |
FCC Chairman Carr has abandoned any sense of impartiality. However, no matter how corrupt Carr has become, the FCC is still required to accept public comments on major actions — which is why we’re gathering as many signatures as we can to prove that the American people stand against this abuse of power. Add your name now. *One click on the link or button will instantly add your name to our petition if we have your details on file.*
Thanks for your support,
Heather and the rest of us at Free Press
1. “FCC Pick Willing to Do Trump's Bidding, Reward Billionaires and Attack Newsrooms,” Free Press, Nov. 17, 2024 2. “Trump's Censorship Czar Orders NPR and PBS Investigation,” Free Press, Jan. 30, 2025 3. “FCC Chief Brendan Carr Says Trump ‘Has Been Right’ on Media Bias Claims Amid CBS Probe; Anna Gomez Decries ‘Chilling Effect’ and ‘Weaponization’ of Agency,” Variety, Feb. 7, 2025 4. “CBS Staff Alarmed by Reports of Settlement Talks With Trump Over ‘60 Minutes’ Harris Interview,” CNN, Jan. 31, 2025  |
