Could CNN lose its TV license under Trump?
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Trump has called for major TV networks like CNN to lose their broadcast licenses, but experts say such action would be unprecedented and difficult. The FCC is supposed to be independent, and revoking a license for political reasons would likely face legal challenges and take years.
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Trump calls for major TV networks to lose broadcast licenses
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- Donald Trump has called for major TV networks to lose their broadcast licenses.
- FCC licensing has traditionally been a non-partisan and routine process. 5s
- Experts warn that Trump's rhetoric could pressure the FCC and challenge its independence. 40s
- Legal and procedural barriers make revoking licenses difficult and likely to be contested in court. 1m 5s
- Observers draw parallels to tactics used in Hungary to weaken independent media. 3m 0s
