FCC chair says broadcast networks could violate regulatory obligations by airing 'fake polls'
XLC•FCC Chair Brendan Carr said U.S. broadcast networks could violate regulatory obligations by airing what he called “entirely fake polls and suppression polls,” without naming any specific polls.
1. Carr warns broadcasters
Carr said there had been a “significant surge” in what he described as fake polls. He has faced pressure from President Donald Trump to crack down on broadcasters and journalists. In April, Carr ordered an unprecedented early license review for all eight Disney-owned ABC TV stations.
