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Brendan Carr Tells CPAC the FCC Is Investigating 'The View,' Addresses Trump Vs. 'Fake News Media'

At a CPAC appearance, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the agency has opened an enforcement investigation into the daytime talk program “The View,” alleging it violates the FCC’s equal‑time rule by presenting partisan commentary as news. Carr used the platform to argue that broadcast licenses are conditional on serving the public interest, warning stations that failure to comply could result in license revocation. He cited recent actions against legacy outlets—defunding of PBS and NPR, departures of high‑profile journalists—and framed the move as correcting a Democratic‑era laxity in applying the law. “If you want to use America’s airwaves for free, you’ll be held accountable,” Carr told the audience, adding that Disney’s claim that “The View” is a bona‑fide news program is “not a property right.” He emphasized that the FCC will enforce rules evenly, regardless of political pressure. The probe could force talk‑show producers to restructure content or shift to streaming platforms, while signaling to broadcasters that political bias may trigger regulatory scrutiny. Industry observers expect legal challenges, but the announcement marks a notable pivot toward stricter public‑interest enforcement under the Trump‑aligned administration.