CNN has announced that it will not permit social media channels to provide commentary on the upcoming Trump-Biden presidential debate on Thursday, citing copyright infringement concerns. The network has stated that it will not grant digital entities the right to stream the debate on platforms like YouTube and will press charges against violators. This move has sparked criticism from independent media channels and commentators, who argue that commentary on a presidential debate falls under fair use.
CNN won't allow people to stream Thursday's debate on YouTube or other social media sites for commentary. Why do you think that is? 🤔 https://t.co/m6rsFVN49N
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CNN has told Breaking Points it is NOT allowing independent media channels to stream their presidential debate despite granting permission to *all other terrestrial news organizations* A blatant protection racket to protect elite media https://t.co/YyLCD4Btdn
REVEALED: CNN threatens YouTube channels that plan to provide Trump-Biden debate commentary—‘We are not granting digital entities the right to stream the debate on their own YouTube channels.’ https://t.co/blQLVtrpqV
REVEALED: CNN threatens YouTube channels that plan to provide Trump-Biden debate commentary https://t.co/1voqZHyJs3
🇺🇸TIM POOL: CNN THREATENS SOCIAL CHANNELS OVER DEBATE COMMENTARY Tim: "CNN is now threatening any social channels that provide commentary on the debate, stating they will not allow the use outside of CNN. Commentary on a presidential debate is the epitome of fair use, and we… https://t.co/CAtPntYm8z
BREAKING: CNN threatens viewers that intend to watch Thursday's debate, saying it will be considered copyright infringement and they will press charges against anyone who tunes in.
CNN is now threatening any social channels that provide commentary on the debate stating they will not allow the use outside of CNN Commentary on a presidential debate is the epitome of fair use and we fully intend to provide insight and real time fact checking Thursday LIVE