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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

During a White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump called ABC 'fake news' and suggested the FCC revoke its license, citing 97% negative coverage of him.

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump, seated beside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, urged the FCC to revoke ABC's broadcast license after reporter Mary Bruce questioned him about Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Mary Bruce, ABC News reporter, pressed Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman about U.S. intelligence linking him to Jamal Khashoggi's killing and asked why Trump would not release Jeffrey Epstein files before Tuesday's House vote.
  • Trump attacked ABC News coverage, saying `I think the license should be taken away from ABC` and called its news `97% negative to Trump` before refusing further questions.
  • Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez rejected Trump's threats, saying the Federal Communications Commission issues eight-year station licenses and has not revoked one in more than four decades.
  • Amid scrutiny over President Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, late sex offender, and Trump Organization talks with Saudi partners, the incident continues a pattern of media/regulatory pressure as a recurring tactic.
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observerdiplomat.com broke the news in on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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