# FCC chair warns broadcasters against airing polls Trump calls fake

The head of the US Federal Communications Commission cautioned media outlets against running what President Donald Trump has described as "fake polls," signaling possible regulatory scrutiny of coverage. The remarks raise concerns about government pressure on broadcasters and the independence of political polling, which the FCC does not traditionally regulate. Media watchdogs warn that tying licensing to coverage decisions could chill reporting on elections.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/fcc-chair-warns-media-not-to-run-the-fake-polls-trump-keeps-complaining-about/) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:17:50 +0000

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/23/fcc-democrat-warns-broadcasters-to-resist-trumps-media-pressure-tactics?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:44:14 +0000