Trump’s Threat Against NBC Broadcast License an Attempt to Intimidate

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Statement of Michael Copps former FCC Commissioner & Common Cause Special Advisor

“This madcap threat, if pursued, would be blatant and unacceptable intervention in the decisions of an independent agency. The law does not countenance such interference. President Trump might be happier as emperor, but I think the American people would strip him of his clothes on this issue. Additionally, it’s not just NBC stations that will find this threat chilling, but also smaller independent stations around the country who might lack the resources to fight back.”