Trump Demands Network Licenses Revoked: Accuses ABC, NBC of Treating Him Like Past Presidents

Alright, buckle up. While we're usually knee-deep in seasonal anime rankings and manga release dates, something truly wild just hit the mainstream news. Former President Donald Trump recently called for ABC and NBC to have their broadcast licenses revoked. His grievance? The networks apparently committed the grave sin of treating his latest public address like they'd treat speeches from Presidents Obama and Biden – by choosing not to air it.

Trump, never one to mince words (or avoid a dramatic flair), accused the networks of "continuing this fraud" and working to "protect the radical left." He argued they use public airwaves for free and, therefore, owe the public "honesty in elections and reporting." He even signaled to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for action.

However, anyone familiar with network TV knows this isn't some unprecedented slight. Networks have a track record of passing on presidential addresses if they deem them more political than a matter of national importance. It happened in 2022 when ABC aired a game show over a Biden speech, and back in 2014 with an Obama immigration address. Given the predictable outcome of Trump's latest teleprompter adventure, it seems ABC and NBC probably made the right call. Maybe they should have just re-aired an old Gundam series; at least that has consistent lore.