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Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
Gomez says Disney should resist what she calls a coordinated campaign of censorship and control, as the FCC reviews ABC licenses and other broadcasters face scrutiny.
- FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez sent a four-page letter earlier this month to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro describing what she called the FCC's "sustained, coordinated campaign of censorship and control," urging him to fight back.
- One of just a few Democrats remaining at federal agencies after the administration fired most Democratic members from independent commissions, Gomez grew alarmed by what she saw as a campaign to control speech.
- Disney paid a $15 million defamation settlement shortly before Trump's return, which Gomez wrote "did not buy you peace," while FCC investigations under Chairman Brendan Carr span diversity practices, ABC's 2024 debate moderation, and The View guest selections.
- In an FCC filing this month, Disney accused the agency of chilling protected speech, prompting Gomez to express optimism about its defense and encourage other broadcasters to prepare for similar fights.
- With her term ending June 30, Gomez faces daily uncertainty about her job security but remains committed to speaking out for the First Amendment, knowing she may face consequences for her advocacy.
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Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech.
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