Brendan Carr, the future chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appointed by Donald Trump, sent a strong message to TV stations and media corporations. In his recent letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, he criticizes the practices of ABC, which Disney owns. The letter, obtained by CNN, highlights Americans' growing distrust of the national media while emphasizing the need to support local news.
The letter's content and key criticisms
Brendan Carr opens his letter with a comment: "Americans no longer trust the national media to report fully, accurately, and fairly." The criticism is backed up with specific examples, including ABC's recent agreement to pay $15 million to Donald Trump's future presidential foundation as part of a settlement of a defamation lawsuit.
The letter focuses on the differences between national media and local TV stations that are licensed by the FCC. While the national media is facing a decline in trust, local news still maintains a positive public…