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Trump speech forces networks into tough editorial choice on election claims

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President Donald Trump's upcoming primetime address on election security presents a significant editorial dilemma for television networks. The networks must decide whether to broadcast the speech, which may include unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election, or face potential backlash from the former president and his allies. This decision is complicated by past instances where networks have fact-checked or cut away from Trump's speeches, as well as FCC investigations under a Trump-appointed chairman. AI

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Trump speech forces networks into tough editorial choice on election claims

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Trump speech gives TV networks a tough choice

    <p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a>'s primetime address Thursday night is forcing TV networks to choose: Air potential 2020 election falsehoods, or risk backlash from a White House that's shown little hesitation in c…

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