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Trump Executive Order To Impact 28 FL TV, Radio Stations


Published on 2025-05-02 12:00:32 - Patch
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  • NPR and PBS stations in FL will no longer receive federal funding under an executive order signed by Trump to stop "biased, partisan news."

The executive order signed by former President Donald Trump in 2020, aimed at promoting free speech on social media, has led to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reviewing the licenses of 28 television and radio stations in Florida, including six in the Tampa Bay area. The order, which critics argue could limit the ability of social media platforms to moderate content, has sparked concerns among station owners about potential license revocations or non-renewals due to alleged biases in content. The FCC's review process, prompted by complaints from conservative groups, could set a precedent for how media outlets are regulated in the future, potentially affecting their editorial independence and freedom of the press.

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