Stop FCC Chair Carr's Threat to Muzzle the Press

Donald Trump is calling for treason charges against media outlets for reporting on the Iran War, and now FCC Chair Brendan Carr is threatening to pull broadcast licenses of mainstream news outlets for what he calls “fake news” coverage about the Iran War, extending Trump's dangerous calls to punish journalists who dare to report the truth. This is an authoritarian assault on the First Amendment that threatens our democracy.

As Sen. Ed Markey warned, this is a blatant attempt to muzzle the free press that undermines the very foundation of our democratic system.

Carr's threats aren't just rhetoric — they represent a dangerous escalation in the Trump administration's war on journalism. When a government official threatens to revoke broadcast licenses for independent reporting, it sends a clear message to all media: comply with the regime or face government retaliation.

This is precisely why Congress must act immediately. We demand a full investigation into FCC Chair Brendan Carr's threats against media outlets and a clear congressional condemnation of any attempt to use government power to punish negative coverage of the Iran War.

The free press cannot be silenced.

This petition will deliver thousands of voices to Congress, creating public pressure that demands accountability. Your signature will help ensure that no government official can use licensing power as a weapon against journalism. The time to defend the press is now — before more outlets are silenced.

Sign now to demand Congress investigate FCC Chair Carr's threats immediately!