FCC Chair Brendan Carr issued a stern warning to Comcast regarding its news coverage of immigration issues, specifically related to the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Carr claimed that MSNBC and CNN misled viewers by portraying Garcia as a law-abiding citizen, despite his criminal background and illegal entry into the U.S. This criticism coincided with attention from the White House, where officials expressed discontent over the networks’ decision to ignore impactful testimonies, suggesting bias in their journalism. Officials asserted that Comcast's operational license could be at stake if public interest standards are not met.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr stated that if Comcast continues misleading the public in its immigration coverage, it risks jeopardizing its licensed operations.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung criticized CNN and MSNBC for their lack of coverage regarding the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling it shameful.
Cheung emphasized that CNN and MSNBC refused to air the testimony of Angel Mom Patty Morin, which demonstrates a bias in their immigration reporting.
Carr highlighted that Comcast's news outlets misrepresented Abrego Garcia as a law-abiding citizen and failed to fulfill their obligation to serve the public interest.
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