By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-trump-calls-for-licenses-of-tv-networks-that-give-him-bad-publicity-to-be-revoked Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LISTEN: Trump calls for licenses of TV networks that give him ‘bad publicity’ to be revoked Politics Sep 18, 2025 6:28 PM EDT President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. “They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” READ MORE: Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent Carr is the FCC chairman whose threats against ABC came before the network suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel after his joke about Trump and Charlie Kirk. Trump called Carr “a patriot.” “He loves our country and he’s a tough guy,” Trump said of Carr. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday that “97%” of some network coverage was negative toward him. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. “They give me only bad publicity or press,” Trump said. “They’re getting a license, I think maybe their license should be taken away. It’s up to Brendan Carr.” READ MORE: Trump’s moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent Carr is the FCC chairman whose threats against ABC came before the network suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel after his joke about Trump and Charlie Kirk. Trump called Carr “a patriot.” “He loves our country and he’s a tough guy,” Trump said of Carr. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now