Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Resolution Condemning FCC Chairman's Censorship

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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr for his alleged censorship of comedian Jimmy Kimmel during a recent monologue on his late-night show. Markey has also asked for unanimous consent to pass a resolution condemning Carr's actions, which was blocked by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.).

Markey's statement highlights a pattern of behavior by the FCC under Carr's leadership, where the agency has used its power to attack and undermine journalists, broadcasters, and news organizations that dare to speak out against the administration. He calls for the FCC to cease its censorship of media organizations and for Chairman Carr to resign.

Markey has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's efforts to attack news organizations and intimidate the media. He has led efforts to push back against these attempts, including writing to Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone to demand answers about the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Markey has condemned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's alleged censorship of comedian Jimmy Kimmel and asked for unanimous consent to pass a resolution condemning his actions
  • Markey has highlighted a pattern of behavior by the FCC under Carr's leadership, where the agency has used its power to attack and undermine journalists, broadcasters, and news organizations
  • Markey has called for the FCC to cease its censorship of media organizations and for Chairman Carr to resign
  • Markey has led efforts to push back against the Trump administration's attempts to attack news organizations and intimidate the media
  • He has written to Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone to demand answers about the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
  • Markey has introduced legislation to prohibit the FCC from revoking broadcast licenses or taking action against broadcasters based on viewpoint

Statistics:

  • The FCC has alleged censorship of Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on his late-night show
  • 7 senators (including Markey) have written to Chairman Carr urging the FCC to cease its censorship of media organizations
  • The FCC has allegedly threatened media companies with investigations for their editorial choices

Sources:

  • Senator Markey's press release on the issue: https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-slams-republicans-for-blocking-senate-resolution-condemning-fcc-chairman-brendan-carrs-censorship-of-jimmy-kimmel