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Disney Sues FCC Over Equal-Time Rule, Settles $15M Trump Lawsuit

5/9/2026

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Disney filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, arguing the “equal time” rule would chill speech by hiring former White House official Paul Clement to fight it.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, began a review of Disney’s broadcast licenses after the filing.
In fall 2024 Disney settled a lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump for $15 million, saying it will not join the #Resistance.

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Disney filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, arguing the “equal time” rule would chill speech by hiring former White House official Paul Clement to fight it.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, began a review of Disney’s broadcast licenses after the filing.
In fall 2024 Disney settled a lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump for $15 million, saying it will not join the #Resistance.