FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about
Summary
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters against airing false or misleading political polls, urging them to provide proper context. This warning follows President Trump’s frequent complaints about fake polls and comes amid concerns about press freedom and ongoing investigations into news companies favored by the President.Key Facts
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr cautioned broadcasters not to air political polls that lack scientific accuracy or are fabricated.
- Carr called on broadcasters to give viewers more information to understand the polls they report on.
- A fake polling group named Wedgewood Polls admitted publishing false data to see if media outlets would report it without checking sources.
- President Trump has repeatedly criticized news media for using fake polls and asked the FCC to act against some journalists and broadcasters.
- Former FCC officials from both parties criticized Carr’s approach as an attempt to censor and control news coverage.
- These officials said the FCC does not have the authority to dictate how news stations report on polls.
- FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez said pollsters who mislead the public should be held responsible, but good-faith reporting by broadcasters should not be punished.
- Carr has previously threatened broadcast licenses and opened investigations into news companies that are critical of President Trump.
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