When I defended Twitter's & Facebook's right to suspend Trumps' accounts, many human rights folks told me it showed that the companies were too powerful and needed to be reined in. I replied "I'd be more concerned if a head of state could force a company to broadcast their every word." Same here.

Aaron Rupar

NN: Should networks air Trump's speech? CARR: Of course. Any time the president delivers news or content in primetime, broadcasters should make sure public can see it N: Do they have a responsibility in terms of TV licenses? C: Broadcasters have an obligation to operate in the public interest