President Trump has come under fire from political scientists after suggesting ABC News and NBC News could have their broadcast licenses removed, with one American political expert telling Newsweek he is taking a "totalitarian approach."

Newsweek contacted the White House, ABC News, NBC News and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has oversight over broadcasting licenses, for comment on Monday via email outside of regular office hours.

Why It Matters

Trump has long maintained that much of the mainstream American media ecosystem is biased against him and publishes "FAKE NEWS," a claim backed up by many of his supporters.

However, critics argue Trump's attacks on the media could undermine democratic norms with prominent Democrats , including former Vice Presiden

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