FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is speeding up the review of eight ABC local TV station licenses after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about First Lady Melania Trump. This decision follows criticism from President Donald Trump and comes amid an FCC investigation into Disney’s diversity practices.Key Facts
- The FCC announced an early review of eight ABC local TV station licenses.
- Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump, calling her “a glow like an expectant widow.”
- President Trump called for Kimmel to be fired after the joke.
- The affected ABC stations include major ones in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, San Francisco, Raleigh-Durham, and Fresno.
- These licenses were originally set for renewal between 2028 and 2031 but must now be renewed by May 28, years earlier.
- The FCC investigation relates to Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr, appointed by President Trump, cited evidence that Disney may have treated employees differently based on race or gender.
- Disney stated it complies with FCC rules and is prepared to respond through legal channels.
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