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The decision to approve Soros’ purchase sparked considerable controversy. Commissioner Brendan Carr expressed serious concerns regarding the precedence this sets, emphasizing that such large-scale transactions usually demand thorough investigations. The situation has led many, including media advocacy groups, to voice fears that the expedited process could lead to future manipulations of administrative protocols favoring specific political agendas.
Troy Miller, president and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters group, reinforced these sentiments by criticizing the speeding up of the approval process so close to upcoming elections. He argued that this not only undermines the FCC’s credibility but raises concerns about political favoritism influencing regulatory decisions.