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FCC Reviews Eight Disney ABC Stations After Trump Pressure

7/31/2026

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered a review of eight Disney ABC stations in April, the first in 50 years.
ABC says the review signals an intimidation campaign by President Donald Trump’s administration targeting Disney’s diversity policies, and notes 150,000 comments with 95% supporting stations.
President Donald Trump urged ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, demanded the FCC revoke its licenses, and the FCC is probing “The View” for equal-opportunity rule violations.

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered a review of eight Disney ABC stations in April, the first in 50 years.
ABC says the review signals an intimidation campaign by President Donald Trump’s administration targeting Disney’s diversity policies, and notes 150,000 comments with 95% supporting stations.
President Donald Trump urged ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel, demanded the FCC revoke its licenses, and the FCC is probing “The View” for equal-opportunity rule violations.