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FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
The FCC has initiated a review of eight local broadcasting licenses held by ABC, a move that follows criticism from the Trump administration directed at late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke he made about Melania Trump. The FCC stated that the review is related to the network's diversity and inclusion policies, although critics view it as politically motivated retribution against Kimmel and ABC. The agency has requested that Disney, ABC's parent company, submit license renewals within 30 days (The Guardian, The New York Times, CNN).
The FCC's review could impact ABC's broadcasting capabilities, as the agency has mandated that Disney file license renewals within 30 days, potentially affecting the network's operations and its relationship with the Trump administration.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump administration challenges ABC station licenses amid Kimmel controversy
As the Trump administration pressures ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, the Trump-aligned FCC is challenging the network’s station licenses, setting up a legal battle with ABC’s parent company Disney. “Disney’s ABC is hereby directed to file license renewals for all of their licensed TV stations within 30 days — in other.
FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke
Eight local broadcasting licenses under review after White House launched attack on late-night host over comment Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US’s top media watchdog announced on Tuesday that it is accelerating the review of eight local broadcasting licenses used by.