Disney Makes the Most Hilarious Claim About 'The View'
Disney has filed a petition with the FCC claiming that 'The View' qualifies as a legitimate news program. This move aims to exempt the show from having to provide equal airtime to opposing political candidates. The FCC is currently accepting public comments on this petition, allowing citizens to weigh in on the show's status.
- ▪Disney's KTRK-TV filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling on May 7, 2026.
- ▪The petition argues that 'The View' should be classified as a 'bona fide news interview program.'
- ▪Under Section 315 of the Communications Act, broadcasters must provide equal opportunity to all political candidates.
- ▪The FCC is now accepting public comments regarding Disney's claim about 'The View.'
- ▪Critics argue that 'The View' is driven by partisan purposes and does not meet the criteria for legitimate news.
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Disney Makes the Most Hilarious Claim About 'The View' Matt Margolis | 8:17 AM on May 24, 2026 AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Disney has made one of the most ridiculous legal arguments in recent memory: that The View is a legitimate news program.No, really. They filed paperwork with the FCC and everything. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); According to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Disney's TV station KTRK-TV in Houston (and its parent company, ABC) filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling on May 7, 2026, asking the FCC to declare that The View qualifies as a "bona fide news interview program,” like Meet the Press and Face the NationWhy, do you ask, are they making such an…
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