Trump calls for ABC to lose its broadcast license over debate fact-checks

The morning after the September 10 presidential debate, Trump called into Fox & Friends and said ABC should have its license revoked because moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis fact-checked several of his false claims. "They're a news organization. They have to be licensed to do it. They ought to take away their license for the way they did that," he said, calling the debate "rigged." FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel rejected the demand, stating the commission "does not revoke licenses for broadcast stations simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage." Press-freedom advocates cited the remark as part of his documented pattern of threatening state action against unfavorable media coverage.

“ABC took a big hit last night. I mean, to be honest, they're a news organization. They have to be licensed to do it. They ought to take away their license for the way they did that.” Quote verified against source