Trump Threatens Media Companies Over Election Coverage If Reelected

Former President Trump said media like NBC and MSNBC will "pay a big price" if he's reelected for their "corrupt and dishonest" coverage.
Trump suggested these media companies should be investigated for "Country Threatening Treason."
Trump criticized ABC News for not reporting his poll numbers, calling it "fake news."
In 2017, Trump also threatened challenging broadcast licenses for "fake news" networks.
An advocacy group requested the FCC deny a license renewal for a Fox affiliate over its 2020 election coverage.

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