NBC has filed a notice with the Federal Communications Commission that will: former President Donald Trump with “equal time” after a brief appearance Vice President Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live”

Harris appeared In a sketch on Saturday’s sketch comedy show hosted by John Mulaney, she gives advice in the mirror to comedian Maya Rudolph, who plays Harris, ahead of the election.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr after his brief stint on the show sent Former Twitter account X said this was “a clear and obvious effort to evade the FCC’s Equal Time rule.” Carr, a senior Republican on the Trump-appointed commission, continued his duties, arguing that NBC should give equal time to “other qualified campaigns.”

inside don’t notice In the filing Sunday, NBC said Harris appeared “unpaid” for 1 minute, 30 seconds on “SNL.” CNN’s Brian Stelter reported that the broadcaster gave Trump airtime on Sunday and gave the former president the following opportunity: address the audience directly During the NASCAR 2024 Cup playoff race.

Carr appeared on the Fox News show “The Ingram Angle” with host Laura Ingraham on Sunday. Discuss Harris’ cameo.

“I think every option should be on the table for the FCC because not only do we have to respond to this if it turns out to be as obvious a violation as it seems, but it also sends a message that would deter anyone from doing this.” “Whether it’s for the benefit of a Republican or a Democrat, anyway,” Carr told Ingraham.

What is the FCC’s equal time rule?

FCC’s equal time rule It requires American radio and television broadcast stations to provide equal access to competing political candidates. The rules do not apply to cable channels or other video content, including podcasts or social media.

If Donald Trump were to demand equal time from NBC following Harris’ appearance on “SNL,” the broadcaster would have to grant it sooner Election Day on Tuesday.

(This story has been updated with new information.)

This article first appeared on USA TODAY: NBC files ‘equal time’ notice with FCC after Harris appears on ‘SNL’