Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
A federal appeals court has blocked an FCC order that would have allowed political parties and fundraising committees to access the lowest advertising rates on broadcast television. The court ruled that these discounted rates are legally reserved for individual candidates.
Why it matters
The ruling prevents a potential surge in political advertising costs and volume during the election cycle, maintaining current campaign finance regulations.
Cheap ad prices for candidates only Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
72 Credit: Getty Images | Patricia Marroquin Credit: Getty Images | Patricia Marroquin Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A federal appeals court yesterday blocked a Trump administration decision that could have resulted in even more political advertisements appearing on broadcast television during the upcoming elections.
The Federal Communications Commission recently ordered broadcasters to offer the lowest advertising rates to political parties and joint fundraising committees. Four Democratic candidates challenged the decision in court, saying that only individual candidates are entitled under US law to receive what is called the “lowest unit charge,” or LUC.
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