Sen Blumenthal urges Chairman Pai to disavow President Trump tweet

Sen Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined the growing number of Democratic lawmakers who are calling on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai to disavow President Donald Trump’s calls to challenge certain media outlets’ broadcast licenses. Sen Blumenthal sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai asking him to commit to not infringing on media outlets’ First Amendment rights.

“As FCC Chairman, sworn to uphold both the Constitution and the Communications Act, you have a duty to condemn this attack and reassure our nation and our journalists that you will stand up for them and protect and defend their fundamental freedoms," Sen Blumenthal wrote in a letter. “I ask for your unwavering commitment that you will ensure the First Amendment remains a cornerstone of our democracy and that you will not follow through on this direction from the President."