Media analysts and antitrust experts (like former FTC chairman William E. Kovacic) note that to violate Sherman Act antitrust law the DOJ must PROVE commercial motive rather than a First Amendment or political/editorial stance, would be very difficult to establish.
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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage (Gift Article)
Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.