Gov. Josh Shapiro says Trump's threats to revoke TV networks' licenses are an attempt to 'stifle dissent'

Gov. Josh Shapiro accused Trump of “trying to stifle dissent” after ABC removed late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel from the air following comments from the FCC chair.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday accused the Trump administration of “trying to stifle dissent” after ABC removed late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves this week following comments from a federal regulator.

“Without question, they’re trying to stifle dissent,” Shapiro, a Democrat, told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker, also characterizing the move as “extremely dangerous.”

Shapiro’s comments come after President Donald Trump suggested that the television networks were “97% against” him and that those who give him “bad publicity” should have their federal broadcasting licenses revoked during a Thursday night gaggle aboard Air Force One.

“And if they’re 97% against, they give me only bad publicity, press,” Trump said. “I mean, they’re getting a license. I would think maybe their license should be taken away.”

Ultimately, the president said the decision would be up to Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr.