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FCC Official Backs Chairman's Controversial Campaign Against Kimmel

3/20/2026

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Lark Hadley, an FCC official, offered support to Brendan Carr, the FCC Chairman, in his campaign against Disney and Jimmy Kimmel Live! in emails obtained by WIRED.
The outreach followed Brendan Carr's threats of regulatory action over Kimmel's monologue about Charlie Kirk, prompting major affiliates to drop the show.
The actions raise ethical concerns about government employees engaging in politically motivated campaigns.

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Lark Hadley, an FCC official, offered support to Brendan Carr, the FCC Chairman, in his campaign against Disney and Jimmy Kimmel Live! in emails obtained by WIRED.
The outreach followed Brendan Carr's threats of regulatory action over Kimmel's monologue about Charlie Kirk, prompting major affiliates to drop the show.
The actions raise ethical concerns about government employees engaging in politically motivated campaigns.