The Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration is "weaponizing its licensing authority in order to bring broadcasters to heel," FCC commissioner Anna Gomez said Thursday at the Axios Media Trends Live event.

Why it matters: Her comments come as FCC Brendan Carr has been vocal in pressuring broadcasters with threats of investigations and warning of other actions.

Catch up quick: Gomez, the lone Democratic commissioner at the FCC, has been critical of Carr's pursuit of the networks. • On Wednesday, Carr warned ABC of potential repercussions for Jimmy Kimmel's comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing. • Gomez responded to the remarks, saying the Trump administration is "using the weight of government power to suppress lawful expression."

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