美國各大電視網拒絕轉播川普的黃金時段演說
Major US networks refuse to air Trump's primetime speech
Updated at: July 17, 2026 at 04:45 AM
2026年7月16日，美國爆發了一場重大的媒體爭議，當時幾家主要電視網拒絕在其主頻道播放總統唐納·川普的黃金時段演說。
On July 16, 2026, a significant media controversy erupted in the United States when several major television networks declined to broadcast a primetime address by President Donald Trump on their primary channels.
像ABC、NBC和CNN這樣的電視網選擇將報導轉移到數位串流平台，而不是在收視高峰時段播放該演說。
Networks like ABC, NBC, and CNN opted to move the coverage to their digital streaming platforms rather than airing the speech during peak viewing hours.
業內對此反應兩極；雖然福斯新聞台（Fox News）直播了該活動，但其他媒體，如MS NOW，則以頻繁的事實查核來中斷報導。
The response was split across the industry; while Fox News broadcast the event live, other outlets, such as MS NOW, provided coverage punctuated by frequent fact-checks.
川普總統對此決定做出憤怒反應，稱這些電視網為「懦夫」，並建議吊銷它們的廣播執照。
President Trump reacted angrily to the decision, calling the networks 'cowards' and suggesting their broadcast licenses be revoked.
這些電視網的猶豫主要是出於擔憂該演說會聚焦於有關選舉安全且未經證實的說法。
The networks' hesitation stemmed largely from concerns that the address would focus on unproven claims regarding election security.
在一個政治極端兩極化的時代，這些公司越來越權衡總統演說的「新聞價值」與傳播錯誤訊息的風險。
In an era of deep political polarization, these companies are increasingly weighing the 'newsworthiness' of presidential speeches against the risk of broadcasting misinformation.
這一事件突顯了政府與主要媒體之間的緊張關係日益加劇，尤其是在國家邁向關鍵期中選舉之際。
This incident highlights the growing tension between the administration and major media outlets, especially as the country heads toward critical midterm elections.
它反映了一種轉變，即編輯獨立性被置於默認轉播所有總統演說的傳統做法之上。
It reflects a shift where editorial independence is prioritized over the traditional practice of carrying all presidential addresses by default.
