Anna Gomez, the sole Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission, urged the broadcast industry on Friday to adopt a more aggressive stance against the Trump administration's actions. She stated that the administration is coordinating efforts to control media messaging and pressure broadcasters regarding election coverage.
The Trump administration's actions and FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez's call for a more aggressive industry response could impact media coverage and regulatory oversight of US broadcast networks.
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Anna Gomez, the sole Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission, urged the broadcast industry on Friday to adopt a more aggressive approach in confronting the Trump administration's actions toward major US networks and stations. Gomez stated that the administration was engaged in a coordinated, government-wide effort to control media messaging and warned that FCC Chair Brendan Carr was seeking to pressure networks into not running polls the administration dislikes. Carr had previously ordered an early license review for all eight of Disney's company-owned ABC TV stations in April. NAB President Curtis LeGeyt expressed appreciation for Gomez's recognition of broadcasters' value and commitment to First Amendment principles, stating the group would continue working with her to protect broadcasters' rights. Gomez, however, noted the NAB had been "largely quiet" during the administration's "censorship and control campaign."
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