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In a public statement, Commissioner Carr noted: “I think what’s interesting about it is that the FCC is not following its normal process for reviewing transactions that it has established over a number of years. It seems to me the FCC is poised, for the first time, to create an entirely new shortcut.”
The New York Post first broke the story about Soros’ acquisition of a large chunk of the nation’s radio stations, highlighting just how far-reaching this deal could be. Soros is widely known as a megadonor who has been funneling millions into Democrat campaigns and causes. His financial backing has supported various far-left social movements, many of which have stirred controversy.
Soros is not new to controversy. He made his fortune through currency speculation, a risky form of financial maneuvering that has been blamed for the financial collapses of several countries. England in 1992, Thailand and Malaysia in 1997, Russia in 1998, and Indonesia between 1997-1998 all saw economic turmoil tied to Soros’ actions. Despite these past activities, Soros has continued to leverage his wealth in the U.S., pushing divisive policies and movements, such as the “Defund the Police” campaign and even funding efforts to normalize transgender surgeries for children.
One of the most concerning aspects of Soros’ influence is his role in funding migrant caravans that have surged across the southern U.S. border, raising national security concerns. His money has also propped up radical candidates who have helped implement far-left policies in cities nationwide. Now, it seems Soros has set his sights on controlling a significant portion of U.S. radio stations ahead of the 2024 election.
Commissioner Carr’s concerns go beyond just the immediate sale of radio stations. Earlier this week, the Biden administration also pulled back funding from Elon Musk’s Starlink, which had been awarded grants for rural internet development. Those grants, Carr pointed out, are now being redirected to companies with left-leaning leadership, raising questions about political favoritism within the FCC.
Carr has been vocal about what he sees as a pattern of abuse within the FCC’s deal-making process under the current administration. “The FCC has a series of rules designed to prevent monopoly control by one owner,” Carr said, emphasizing that this deal could set a dangerous precedent for future acquisitions. The vote within the FCC itself was split along party lines, with the commission’s three Democrat-appointed members supporting the sale and the two Republican commissioners voting against it.
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To put Soros’ potential influence into perspective, the United States has approximately 15,445 radio stations, and according to recent studies, 91% of Americans regularly listen to the radio. In fact, demographic research shows that radio remains the most popular media platform in the U.S., which gives Soros’ acquisition a significant reach, especially when election messaging is so critical.
The 2024 presidential election, scheduled for November 5, 2024, will be a pivotal moment in American politics. With Donald Trump likely facing off against Kamala Harris, any media influence could sway public opinion, and Soros’ acquisition of hundreds of radio stations could play a major role in shaping the national narrative.
It’s also important to remember that the FCC itself was created in 1934 by then-President Franklin Roosevelt. Roosevelt used the agency to control political opposition, including prominent figures like Father Charles Coughlin and Governor Huey Long. Now, nearly a century later, conservatives fear that history is repeating itself as the FCC facilitates what many see as a blatant attempt by Soros to tighten his grip on American media.
As the election approaches, the FCC’s decisions and George Soros’ media ambitions are likely to remain hot-button topics, with many conservatives raising the alarm about the potential consequences of this unprecedented move.
