Carter raised "serious concerns" in the letter, saying networks can disagree with President Trump's remarks while still airing what he says. ABC, NBC, CNN AVOID AIRING TRUMP'S PRIMETIME ELECTION SECURITY ADDRESS LIVE"Broadcasters may criticize, analyze, or fact-check the President's statements," he wrote. ABC News and NBC News streamed President Trump's speech on their digital platforms before later airing special reports summarizing his remarks on their broadcast networks. CBS News initially aired analysis before joining President Trump's speech several minutes after it began, then cut away after he criticized ABC and NBC. Carter said the issues raised during Trump's address warranted live broadcast coverage, adding the "allegations concern both election integrity and national security.