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Trump Executive Order To Impact Illinois TV, Radio Stations


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 11:00 GMT by Patch   Print publication without navigation

  • The White House said outlets "receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as 'news.'"

The executive order signed by former President Donald Trump in 2020, aimed at promoting free speech on college campuses, has had a significant impact on Illinois TV and radio stations. The order, which revoked the Fairness Doctrine, a policy that required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues, has led to a noticeable shift in the content aired by these stations. Many stations have since increased their coverage of conservative viewpoints, leading to concerns about the potential for biased reporting and the erosion of balanced journalism. Critics argue that the absence of the Fairness Doctrine has allowed for the proliferation of partisan content, while supporters believe it has enabled a more diverse range of voices to be heard. The long-term effects of this change on the media landscape in Illinois remain to be seen.

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