Eric Trump trashes ABC over 'bulls--- hit piece,' backs call for FCC probe into revised story

Eric Trump publicly supported Senator Bernie Moreno’s request for the FCC to investigate ABC News for an erroneous report concerning his family’s investments in defense contractor Anduril Industries. The original report was deleted and later republished with corrections, prompting accusations of a “hit piece” and demands for accountability from ABC News. Moreno specifically questioned ABC News’ adherence to broadcasting obligations and sought to understand who approved the false story and if any party sought to profit from it.

• Eric Trump expressed support for a federal investigation into a flawed ABC News report about his family’s business dealings.
• Senator Bernie Moreno urged the FCC to investigate ABC News for an erroneous report linking Trump family investments to Pentagon contracts with Anduril Industries.
• The initial ABC News report was deleted without explanation and later republished with corrections regarding investment figures and company associations.
• Eric Trump criticized ABC News for publishing a “bulls— hit-piece” and demanded answers regarding its approval and handling.
• Moreno’s letter to the FCC chairman questioned whether ABC News violated its obligations as a broadcaster and requested an investigation into the “political hit job.”
• The controversy centered on the misrepresentation of 1789 Capital’s investment in Anduril and the overall value of Anduril’s fundraising round.
• The revised ABC News article clarified investment details and noted Trump Jr. does not serve on the firm’s investment decision-making committee.