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FCC Commissioner Accuses Harris and NBC of Violating Equal Time Rule with Surprise SNL Appearance on November 2

Nov 3, 2024, 05:30 PM

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has accused Vice President Kamala Harris and NBC of violating the FCC's Equal Time Rule with Harris's recent surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) on November 2. The Equal Time Rule mandates that broadcasters provide equal airtime to all political candidates. Carr, a senior Republican commissioner, stated that the skit was a 'clear and blatant effort' to evade this regulation and could unfairly influence voters ahead of the upcoming election. The Trump campaign is reportedly reviewing whether to file a complaint with the FCC regarding this matter.