Donald Trump over media coverage: '97% against me 'suggests recalling the licenses of TV Networks

President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday (September 18) that the federal government could revoke the licenses of television networks that he said was ‘against him’. Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr earlier hinted that ABC – owned by Disney – could be investigated over the broadcasting license if it did not take steps on Kimmel’s remarks. Trump weighed the case while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One upon his return from the UK. “I read somewhere that the networks were 97% against me, again 97% negative, and yet I won and easily all seven swing states,” Trump said, referring to his victory in 2024. “They just give me bad publicity, press. I mean, they get a license, “he added. “I would think that their license might have to be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr. ‘ Criticism shows that Trump specifically called criticism from Kimmel and CBS host Stephen Colbert. “Look, it’s also something that should be talked about about licensing,” he said. “If you have a network and have an evening shows, and all they do is hit Trump, that’s all they do. When you go back, I think they haven’t had a conservative in years or something, someone said. But when you go back, look, all they do is hit Trump. They are licensed. They were not allowed to do so. They are an arm of the Democrat party, ‘Trump added. He praised Carr, which he nominated for the FCC role and said, ‘I think Brendan Carr is excellent, he is a Patriot. He loves our country, and he is a difficult man. So we will have to see. ‘ Overview of broadcasting licensing broadcast television stations associated with networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox must obtain licenses from the FCC to work. Its contents are transferred over the air and free for viewers. Trump’s remarks emphasize his constant concern about media coverage and perceived prejudice against him.