# Ex-Rep. Tom DeLay: Trump FCC can't repeal TV ownership cap he helped create

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who helped establish the FCC's TV station ownership cap, argues the Trump administration's FCC lacks legal authority to eliminate it. His statements add political and historical weight to a pending regulatory battle over media consolidation. The outcome will shape how many local stations a single company can own.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/can-trump-fcc-repeal-39-tv-ownership-cap-republican-who-wrote-cap-into-law-says-no/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0000