I’m not sure on proving this one but I would in a Trump FCC begin to heavily fine networks for having pundits on that advocate violent protests, ant-Trump rhetoric or bad language which has become the norm on CNN.
They will hide behind Freedom of Speech. But I am asking about knowingly willful deceit with intent reported under the banner of Freedom of the Press.
The question is: under the banner of Free Press, are they allowed to intentionally deceive with the intent to affect the outcome of an election.
I know it would be difficult to prove in a court of law, and we don’t want our govt censoring thru intimidation. But a free press has responsibility to maintain impartiality as well as make every effort to be factually correct.
And is refusing to report relevant facts that might oppose their stance considered deceitful?