She says that criticism of press coverage seeks to “undermine” the First Amendment.
Prior to stepping down from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chair Jessica Rosenworcel explained why she dismissed four complaints about presidential election coverage, calling them attempts to “undermine the First Amendment.”
The complaints included claims against television network companies’ handling of election coverage, the debate between Trump and Harris, and violations of equal time requirements.
“The facts and legal circumstances in each of these cases are different,” Rosenworcel said. “But what they share is that they seek to weaponize the licensing authority of the FCC in a way that is fundamentally at odds with the First Amendment.”
“To do so would set a dangerous precedent. That is why we reject it here,” she added.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission as he prepares to head the agency.
- For the president-elect and members of his administration as they consider First Amendment and national security concerns.
Sources: The Hill, NPR, U.S. News and World Report
