FCC Democrat Urges Broadcasters to Resist Chairman's Election Coverage Threats

The sole Democratic commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Anna Gomez, has urged the broadcast industry to resist what she describes as regulatory threats from the Trump-backed FCC Chairman, Brendan Carr. Carr had previously warned that broadcast stations could face regulatory scrutiny for airing "fake polls" during election coverage.

In a letter addressed to Curtis LeGeyt, president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, Gomez expressed concern that Carr's stance could stifle legitimate election reporting. She is calling on the broadcast lobby to push back against these potential regulatory actions, emphasizing the importance of free and open discussion during election periods.