SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026|No. 8793

Policy · FCC · Free Speech

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Threatens Broadcasters Over Jokes About President Trump

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has used his authority to threaten broadcasters for airing jokes about President Trump, raising First Amendment concerns.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened broadcasters over jokes about President Trump, leading to ABC briefly pulling Jimmy Kimmel.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment

by Kevin Nguyen

As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threaten broadcasters that have exercised their free speech rights to make jokes about the president. He was even able to get ABC to briefly pull Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show. As The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel has said, Carr’s mission is to “trash the First Amendment.” We’ll be following closely as the FCC chairman attempts to erode Americans’ constitutional rights.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is taking a stand to ensure that broadcasters respect the office of the presidency. By threatening stations that aired jokes about President Trump, Carr is upholding standards of decency and respect on public airwaves. His actions led to ABC briefly pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show, signaling that there are consequences for crossing the line. This move reinforces the importance of responsible broadcasting and protects the dignity of the nation's highest office. Carr's leadership demonstrates a commitment to accountability in media, ensuring that the airwaves are used for constructive discourse rather than mockery.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has issued threats against broadcasters for airing jokes about President Trump, according to a report from The Verge. Carr, who has authority over the nation's TV, radio, and internet, was able to pressure ABC into briefly pulling Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show. The article notes that Carr's actions have been described as a mission to 'trash the First Amendment.' The FCC has not commented on the specifics, but the incident highlights ongoing tensions between free speech and regulatory power. Carr's approach under the new Trump administration marks a shift in how the commission handles content that targets the president.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is waging a war on the First Amendment by threatening broadcasters that exercise their free speech rights to joke about President Trump. As reported by The Verge, Carr used his regulatory power to pressure ABC into briefly pulling Jimmy Kimmel from his show. Critics argue that Carr's mission is to 'trash the First Amendment' and erode constitutional protections. This aggressive stance against critical content sets a dangerous precedent for media freedom. Carr's actions, backed by the Trump administration, represent a chilling effect on political satire and dissent, undermining the core principles of free expression.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has issued threats against broadcasters for airing jokes about President Trump, according to a report from The Verge. Carr, who has authority over the nation's TV, radio, and internet, was able to pressure ABC into briefly pulling Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night show. The article notes that Carr's actions have been described as a mission to 'trash the First Amendment.' The FCC has not commented on the specifics, but the incident highlights ongoing tensions between free speech and regulatory power. Carr's approach under the new Trump administration marks a shift in how the commission handles content that targets the president.

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