Trump’s FCC chair wants American media to work like Iran’s state TV | Caitlin Vogus

# Summary Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses after newspapers covered attacks on US tanker aircraft in Saudi Arabia, prompting President Donald Trump to praise the threat and accuse media outlets of "treason" for reporting on AI fakes linked to Iran. According to the article, Carr has previously attacked late-night comedians, talk shows, major networks, public broadcasters, and radio stations while removing the word "independent" from the FCC website. The article contends that while Carr's threats lack legal merit, they effectively pressure station owners to self-censor critical reporting on the Trump administration to avoid costly legal battles or merger delays.