The chairperson of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, has criticized news outlets owned by Comcast for their coverage of a case involving a Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly deported.
The Trump administration has claimed that the individual, identified as Abrego Garcia, is a gang member.
Carr posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) stating that Comcast-owned media outlets had misled the public, portraying Garcia as a law-abiding U.S. citizen, even describing him as just a “regular Maryland man.”
He further pointed out that once the full facts of the case came to light, these outlets failed to report the truth.
Carr emphasized that Comcast, like other major media companies that run news operations, is legally bound to ensure its broadcasts serve the public interest.
“News distortion doesn’t cut it,” he said, stressing that media companies must meet their obligations to provide accurate and responsible reporting.
This criticism came just one day after former President Donald Trump also aimed at Comcast’s media operations. Trump posted on social media, accusing Comcast of attempting to distance itself from MSNBC, which is part of the company, by spinning off its cable assets.
Trump’s post suggested that Comcast and its chairman, Brian Roberts, were undermining the integrity of broadcasting. “Comcast, which also has the ailing network known as NBC, is trying to stay away from lawsuits by disassociating NBC from MSNBC, but it won’t work,” Trump wrote, adding that Comcast’s actions were “a disgrace to the integrity of Broadcasting.”
Trump has been vocal in his criticism of major broadcast networks, which are regulated by the FCC. He has even suggested that CBS, ABC, and NBC might face increased scrutiny or could potentially have their broadcast licenses revoked due to their coverage of him and his policies.
The White House has been pushing back aggressively against mainstream media coverage of Garcia’s case. Officials have accused news outlets of presenting an overly positive portrayal of Garcia, which they argue runs counter to Trump’s strict immigration policies.
The administration’s position is that Garcia, who entered the U.S. illegally from El Salvador, is a member of the violent MS13 gang and should not have been portrayed as a victim.
Immigration authorities had previously determined that Garcia was a danger to the public and denied him bond during legal proceedings.
Carr’s post pointed out the inconsistencies in how Comcast outlets presented the story, questioning why they failed to highlight important details, such as Garcia’s gang affiliation and his history of illegal entry into the country.
“Why does Comcast ignore these facts of obvious public interest?” Carr asked, calling attention to what he sees as a failure to report the full story responsibly.
This exchange between the FCC chair, President Trump, and Comcast highlights the ongoing tensions between the government, media companies, and the portrayal of immigration issues in the U.S.
These debates continue to stir up discussions on media responsibility and the role of federal oversight in regulating news coverage.
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