FCC to Review ABC Licenses Following Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Remarks: Report
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to review all eight ABC/Disney TV station licenses earlier than usual. This action comes after Jimmy Kimmel made a joke on his show about First Lady Melania Trump, which led to complaints and public criticism from the White House.Key Facts
- The FCC plans to call in all eight ABC/Disney stations’ broadcast licenses for early renewal review.
- Jimmy Kimmel joked on air that Melania Trump had "the glow of an expectant widow."
- First Lady Melania Trump asked ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the joke.
- The joke came days before a third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- The National Religious Broadcasters association filed a complaint with the FCC regarding the comment.
- Jimmy Kimmel apologized for the timing but defended the joke on his show.
- The FCC may use a rarely used authority to start a long regulatory process for ABC.
- This license review happens amid increased sensitivity around political speech and media criticism.
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