President Trump expressed his enthusiasm for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr's stance on potentially revoking broadcast licenses of media outlets spreading "hoaxes and distortions" regarding the Iran war.
Trump criticized outlets disseminating AI-generated content produced by Iran, whom he referred to as the "master of media manipulation and public relations." He highlighted Iran's use of artificial intelligence as a tool for spreading misinformation to project military strength despite facing significant losses.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump denounced the portrayal of non-existent "Kamikaze Boats" attacking ships at sea as part of Iran's false narrative of military prowess. He singled out the "radical leftwing press" for sharing such content, emphasizing their lack of credibility.
Applauding FCC Chairman Carr's scrutiny of certain news organizations, Trump commended Carr for considering the licenses of what he described as "Corrupt and Highly Unpatriotic 'News' Organizations." Carr cautioned that broadcasters engaging in "hoaxes and news distortions" must rectify their practices before license renewal, which occurs every 8 years.
Emphasizing the public interest mandate for broadcasters, Carr stressed the importance of restoring trust in the media, which has been marred by the prevalence of fake news. He clarified that broadcast licenses are not a guaranteed property right, recalling that the FCC has not revoked licenses since the 1980s.
Carr's warning followed Trump's dismissal of reports suggesting damage to five US Air Force tankers in a Saudi Arabia airport due to Iranian strikes. Trump refuted these claims, stating that while the base was hit, the aircraft remained intact with minimal damage, contradicting the severity of the reported incidents.
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