FCC chair: ‘No pressure’ from White House for Disney review

FCC Chair Brendan Carr says there was no pressure from the White House to begin an early review of Disney-owned local broadcast stations, stating the decision was made internally. The Guardian US reports Carr frames the renewal order as related to a DEI investigation, denying a punitive motive tied to Jimmy Kimmel’s joke. CNN notes Trump urging ABC to fire Kimmel while Disney maintains stance. The Hill emphasizes internal decision-making without White House pressure. Disagreements center on whether the review connects to broader controversies or internal enforcement priorities, with Guardian emphasizing DEI-related context and CNN/CNN reporting reflecting political pressure narratives.