FCC Commissioner Accuses NBC of Equal Time Violation

Vice President Kamala Harris's surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' has drawn criticism from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who argues it may have violated the agency's 'equal time rule.' According to Carr, the rule mandates that broadcasters provide equal airtime to all candidates, especially during election season, and he claims Harris's appearance, just days before the election, constitutes a 'blatant effort to evade' these regulations. Jason Miller, a senior adviser for Donald Trump, noted that Trump had not received an invitation to appear on the show. Harris's appearance featured a comedic interaction with Maya Rudolph, who impersonates her, and aimed to engage a nationwide audience. The controversy raises concerns about potential bias in media coverage leading up to the election, with calls for NBC to clarify whether other candidates were offered equal airtime. The situation could lead to an official complaint or further scrutiny from the FCC.