FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has been using his authority to threaten broadcasters who exercise their free speech rights, particularly those who make jokes about President Donald Trump. Carr's actions have been criticized as an attempt to erode Americans' constitutional rights, with some accusing him of trying to "trash the First Amendment". He has successfully pressured ABC to briefly pull Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show and has launched probes into other broadcasters, sparking concerns about his impact on free speech. Former FCC staffers and others have called for Carr to be stopped, citing his attempts to dominate the airwaves and restrict inclusive content.

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