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FCC, Trump, and the Press Freedom Line | California News
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Kristen Welker’s blunt take on Trump’s endorsements has ignited a media firestorm, with the former president threatening FCC action — a move echoing past tensions as the agency grapples with its authority over broadcast journalism. While Trump allies push for regulatory intervention, FCC commissioners like Anna Gomez defend press freedom, warning against undermining democracy. NBC stands firmly behind Welker, calling her “one of the best,” as the debate rages over where journalistic accountability ends and political retaliation begins.
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