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Trump Calls for FCC to Revoke CBS License Over '60 Minutes' Coverage

President Trump demands the FCC revoke CBS' broadcast license, alleging their reporting on Ukraine and Greenland is false and politically charged.

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  1. Trump wants FCC to revoke CBS broadcast license

    Taking CBS off the air would be more difficult than just revoking a license.

    Trump wants FCC to revoke CBS broadcast license

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Updated: Apr 14th, 2025, 5:34 PM ET

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President Trump has requested the FCC revoke CBS' broadcast license, claiming the network's '60 Minutes' coverage of Ukraine and Greenland is politically biased and inaccurate. He criticized the depiction of his presidency and expressed concerns over perceived unlawful behavior by CBS. Despite his call for severe penalties, including the revocation of their license, analysts note that such measures would be challenging due to the structure of CBS ownership across its 200+ stations. Trump's ongoing lawsuit against CBS over its editing practices further complicates the situation.

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  • Trump has called for CBS to lose its broadcast license, citing claims of inaccurate and fraudulent reporting on '60 Minutes.'

  • He is involved in a lawsuit against CBS for alleged deceptive editing of an interview with Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign.

  • Revoking CBS's license would be complex given that it does not own all its affiliated stations and operates more than 200 in the U.S.

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