Trump's Attempt to Discredit Al Sharpton Backfires as Fans Rally Against Him and the FCC Issues

Donald Trump is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to scrutinize traditional media for promoting shows and commentators who openly criticize his political stance. In a Truth Social post dated October 4, Trump targeted NBC for its perceived liberal bias. His displeasure intensified following an episode of “PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton,” which airs on MSNBC. Sharpton recapped the show’s discussions in a tweet, highlighting Trump’s disparaging remarks towards the military and his authoritarian tendencies. After becoming aware of this conversation, Trump unleashed a social media tirade against both Sharpton and NBC. He described Sharpton as a former supporter who needed Trump to attract attendees to his events. Trump also dismissed “PoliticsNation” as one of television's least viewed shows, attributing its continuation to the network's chairman prioritizing political correctness. Trump further called for the FCC to investigate NBC's licensing, claiming their content heavily favors Democrats and maligns Republicans.