President Donald Trump is renewing his feud with NBC News, and this time he’s raising the possibility of challenging broadcasting licensing for broadcast outlets.
Trump writes on Twitter that with all the “Fake News” coming out of “NBC and the Networks, at what point is it appropriate to challenge their License?”
The Federal Communications Commission oversees the renewal of licenses for broadcasters.
With all of the Fake News coming out of NBC and the Networks, at what point is it appropriate to challenge their License? Bad for country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Trump has been pushing back against a recent NBC News story considered resigning during the summer and that
Some members of Colorado’s congressional delegation voiced concern Wednesday morning at Trump’s tweet.
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said Trump was continuing “his effort to undermine the First Amendment and freedom of the press.” U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, of Denver, said Trump’s suggestion was very bad for the country.
Both Bennet and DeGette are Democrats.
. threatens network TV for delivering news he doesn't like. VERY .
— Rep. Diana DeGette (@RepDianaDeGette)
. continues his effort to undermine the and freedom of the press.
— Michael Bennet (@SenatorBennet)
Denver Post reporter Jesse Paul contributed to this report.