The FCC has ordered Disney-owned ABC stations to file for early license renewal as part of an investigation into the company's diversity, equity and inclusion policies. This action comes just one day after President Trump demanded ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel over controversial comments about Melania Trump. The regulatory move represents an unusual intervention into broadcast licensing tied to political and content-related concerns.
Background
The FCC regulates broadcast licenses in the US, which typically renew every 8 years. Disney is one of the largest media conglomerates and owns major broadcast networks including ABC.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Apr 29, 2026 at 03:36 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10