Could the FCC really yank ABC's TV licenses amid Trump spat with Kimmel?
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses as part of an investigation into Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices. This review comes after President Donald Trump called for the firing of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, who made a joke that upset the president and first lady.Key Facts
- The FCC is investigating Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for possible violations of anti-discrimination rules.
- ABC owns eight TV stations, including major ones in New York and Los Angeles.
- The FCC’s early license review order came a day after President Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel be fired.
- Legal experts say it is difficult for the FCC to revoke ABC’s licenses and question the timing of the review.
- FCC Chairman Brendan Carr alleges Disney’s DEI policies might have caused racial and identity-based hiring quotas.
- Disney denies any wrongdoing and is confident it complies with FCC rules and the law.
- The FCC rarely denies license renewals; the last known denials were in 1975 for biased news coverage.
- The FCC also asked another broadcaster, Bridge News, to file early license renewal applications recently.
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