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ABC launches on-air campaign urging viewers to back network in Trump agency fights

ABC is urging viewers to contact the FCC regarding investigations into its local stations and show The View, describing these actions as politically motivated efforts to silence broadcasters. The network claims the FCC's actions are part of an "ongoing retaliation campaign" over coverage of Donald Trump. The FCC Chairman has called ABC's campaign a misleading public relations effort.

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New information confirms ABC's characterization of FCC actions as a retaliation campaign over Trump coverage.

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  1. ABC urges viewers to back network in FCC license fights

    ABC is urging viewers to contact the FCC regarding investigations into its local stations and show The View, describing these actions as politically motivated efforts to silence broadcasters. The network claims the FCC's actions are part of an "ongoing retaliation campaign" over coverage of Donald Trump. The FCC Chairman has called ABC's campaign a misleading public relations effort.

    What's confirmed:

    • The FCC's actions against ABC are part of an "ongoing retaliation campaign" over coverage of Donald Trump.
    • ABC says comments overwhelmingly favor license renewals despite FCC's actions.
    • The FCC's threat to revoke ABC's broadcast licenses is an attempt to intimidate the network over news coverage.
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  2. ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Probes

    Disney-owned ABC is urging viewers to contact the FCC regarding investigations into its local stations and the show The View. The network describes these actions as a politically motivated effort to silence broadcasters. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has called the campaign a misleading public relations effort.

    What's confirmed:

    • ABC launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to weigh in on two FCC probes.
    • One FCC probe targets the daytime talk show The View.
    • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized ABC's efforts as a campaign of misinformation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • ABC claims the FCC's actions are a politically motivated effort to silence journalists and broadcasters.
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  3. ABC launches on-air campaign backing network in Trump agency fights

    ABC has started an on-air campaign urging viewers to support the network in its ongoing battles with the US government, specifically with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The campaign is in response to FCC investigations and disputes over equal time rules and license renewals. The network is seeking public support amid regulatory probes.

    What's confirmed:

    • ABC launched an on-air campaign encouraging viewers to show support for the network in its battles with the FCC.
    • The campaign is related to ongoing government battles regarding ABC's operations and FCC investigations.
    • The FCC ordered ABC in April to address certain issues.
    • ABC's disputes with the FCC involve equal time rules and license renewals.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The FCC may 'cherry-pick' comments amid ABC's campaign.
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    12. ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations
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