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FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices one day after Trump called for Kimmel's firing

FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices one day after Trump called for Kimmel's firing

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it will review eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney because of the company's diversity policies. This review came one day after President Donald Trump called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Key Facts

  • The FCC is conducting a review of eight Disney broadcast licenses.
  • The review focuses on Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
  • President Donald Trump called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel one day before the FCC announced the review.
  • Disney owns or manages the licenses under investigation.
  • The FCC is a government agency that regulates broadcasting and communications.
  • The review could affect Disney’s ability to hold or renew broadcast licenses.
  • The timeline of these events links the President’s call with the FCC’s action.
  • Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night TV host on ABC, a Disney-owned network.
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