On 2026-08-19 to 2026-08-20, ABC accused President Donald Trump's FCC of using intimidation tactics to force the network to make programming changes. The allegation highlights concerns about government pressure on media independence.
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ABC says intimidation by Trump's FCC forced programming changes By Dawn Chmielewski and David Shepardson www.reuters.com/legal/govern... ABC is accusing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration of employing pressure tactics that have forced the television network to make programming compromises such as refraining from booking polit...
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