Archive · 25 Jul 2025
FCC Chair Discusses 'The View' Facing 'Consequences' Over Criticism
The head of the FCC, Brendan Carr, talked about possible negative effects for the show 'The View' after they made fun of Donald Trump.
He thinks that shows that criticize Trump might lose viewers.
Joy Behar, a host on 'The View,' said mean things about Trump, and the White House responded by calling her names.
The FCC doesn't usually control what news shows say because of the First Amendment, which protects free speech.
However, one of the FCC members, Anna Gomez, believes that the Republicans are acting like they trust the mainstream media.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr commented on potential consequences for 'The View' due to its criticism of Donald Trump.
Carr cited lower ratings for some programs as a potential consequence of criticizing Trump.
Joy Behar of 'The View' criticized Trump, leading to a White House response calling her 'irrelevant'.
The FCC has limited authority over news content due to First Amendment protections.
Democratic FCC member Anna Gomez criticized the Republican's stance on distrust in mainstream media.
- Who
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Joy Behar, Donald Trump, Anna Gomez.
- What
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr commented on 'The View' and potential consequences of criticism.
- When
- During an appearance on Fox News on Thursday morning and in a press conference following the FCC meeting.
- Where
- Fox News, FCC meeting.
- Why
- To comment on 'The View's' criticism of Trump and the resulting discourse on media trust.
FCC Republicans
FCC Democrats
Media Trust
FCC Republicans
Express concerns over media distrust.
FCC Democrats
Discussing consequences for media outlets.
- FCC Chairman
- Brendan Carr
- Show
- The View
- Critic
- Joy Behar
- Political Figure
- Donald Trump
- FCC Member
- Anna Gomez