Republicans Slam FCC Nominee in Senate Commerce Committee
Gigi Sohn’s third time before the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee on Feb. 14 may not have been the charm. At least as far as Senate Republicans are concerned.
“She has shown herself to be a partisan associated with the most radical views of the far left,” said Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), ranking committee member.
President Joe Biden nominated Sohn in October 2022 to fill a vacant seat on the five-member Federal Communications Commission board. According to her supporters, she is an attorney with more than 30 years of relevant experience and an advocate for the public.
Committee Chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) said Sohn’s supporters include some conservative media outlets….