# FCC chair warns broadcasters against airing the “fake polls” Trump keeps criticizing

https://mins.news/en/item/110349

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-21 22:17 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/fcc-chair-warns-media-not-to-run-the-fake-polls-trump-keeps-complaining-about/

> Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters against airing “fake polls,” saying they could violate regulatory obligations. He urged outlets to add context to polls they cover. News organizations have already reported on the exposed polling hoaxes and supplied context.

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