The president took to Truth Social on Sunday, Aug. 24, to voice out his displeasure toward ABC and NBC. He labeled both as "two of the absolute worst and most biased networks in history" and accused them of functioning as "an arm of the Democrat Party." Trump ultimately urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke the two networks' broadcasting licenses.

The real estate mogul's grievances against ABC and NBC are not new. Over the years, he has repeatedly accused major networks of distorting facts, suppressing favorable coverage and actively undermining his presidency. His latest outburst cited alleged "97 percent bad stories" about his administration, despite what he claims were historically high approval ratings.

Brighteon.AI's Enoch engine points out that Trump "has a strong hatred of ABC and NBC because like CNN, they consistently promote 'fake news' and engage in dishonest, biased reporting aimed at undermining his presidency and advancing left-wing narratives. He views these networks as corrupt tools of the establishment, distorting facts to attack him and manipulate public opinion."

Trump's posts mark the latest salvo in his broader war against what he perceives as systemic media bias. This battle has defined much of his political career, and now threatens to reshape the regulatory landscape governing American journalism.

Trump takes on biased media giants

However, Trump's demand for FCC intervention raises constitutional concerns. The First Amendment  protects press freedom, even when coverage is perceived as unfavorable. Nevertheless, his allies including FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr have echoed criticisms of mainstream media bias – signaling potential regulatory shifts.

The timing of Trump's remarks coincides with high-profile legal settlements involving major networks. In June, ABC agreed to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit stemming from its coverage of Trump's legal battle with writer E. Jean Carroll.

Last month, CBS News' parent company Paramount settled another defamation claim for $16 million related to an edited interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has also sued Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. These cases highlight Trump's willingness to leverage litigation as a weapon against unfavorable press – a tactic that could foreshadow more aggressive measures against media entities.