Trump’s New FCC Chair Eviscerates Disney CEO—‘Americans No Longer Trust the National News Media’ – Def-Con News

In a landscape where trust in mainstream media continues to plummet, a dramatic confrontation is unfolding between traditional journalism and the conservative vision for media reform.

Recent Gallup polling from December of 2024 shows American confidence in national news outlets has crashed to a historic low of 31%. This is down from previous heights of 70%.

Trump’s pick to chair the FCC, Brendan Carr, and Disney CEO Bob Iger

The erosion of public trust comes as major networks face increasing scrutiny over their coverage choices and business practices. They are particularly in hot water over their treatment of conservative viewpoints and local journalism outlets.

Against this backdrop of growing skepticism, a powerful new…