FCC Chairman Hints 'The View' May Face Scrutiny

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr appeared on Fox News Thursday, where he discussed issues related to the television program The View. 

During the segment, when asked if The View was in the "crosshairs" of the Trump administration, Carr responded, "It's entirely possible there are issues over there ... the consequences aren't quite finished." 

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This statement was made in the context of his broader agenda as FCC Chairman, which has included a focus on investigating media outlets for perceived bias and promoting free speech by addressing what he describes as a "censorship cartel." 

The term "censorship cartel" is a phrase used by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to describe a perceived coordinated effort among certain entities—primarily Big Tech companies, media outlets, and other organizations—to suppress or control information, particularly content they deem objectionable or harmful. While the term is not formally defined in legal or academic contexts, Carr has employed it to criticize what he sees as systematic bias in content moderation practices that stifle free speech, especially conservative viewpoints.

Carr has suggested that some media outlets and fact-checking organizations collude with tech platforms to flag or suppress content, often under the guise of combating misinformation. He has criticized groups like NewsGuard, which rates news sources for reliability, as part of this ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Carr expressed approval later Thursday with Skydance’s pledge to implement “serious changes” at CBS as part of its proposed $8 billion merger with Paramount, which awaits regulatory approval.

“I’m very pleased with Skydance’s filing, which commits to significant changes at CBS if the merger proceeds. I believe that’s positive,” Carr stated during a press conference following the FCC’s Open Commission meeting on Thursday. 

“They’ve promised to tackle bias, prioritize fact-based journalism, and either eliminate or avoid extending discriminatory DEI practices. These are substantial commitments, and we’ll carefully consider them in our review process.”