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The Daily BeastMar 15, 2026National News

MAGA Senator Betrays Trump’s Plot on His Favorite Network

Senator Johnson criticized the FCC chair's threats to revoke broadcast licenses, citing First Amendment protections for the private sector.

MAGA Senator Betrays Trump’s Plot on His Favorite Network
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Senator Ron Johnson broke with the Trump administration's threats to revoke broadcaster licenses over war coverage, citing First Amendment concerns and opposition to government intervention in the private sector.

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