FCC Chairman Trolls Critic Accusing Him of Being a ‘Whole Bitch’ Amid Agency’s ABC Early License Review With Meme From ‘Parks and Recreation’
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr denied White House pressure in the agency's decision to review ABC's licenses, attributing it to an investigation into Disney's DEI practices rather than a response to a Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump. He responded to a critic calling him a 'whole bitch' by posting a 'Parks and Recreation' meme featuring Ron Swanson's quote about fully committing to one thing. The move has drawn attention due to its timing shortly after President Trump criticized Kimmel, though the FCC maintains the review is based on regulatory concerns.
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Home TV News Apr 30, 2026 9:01am PT FCC Chairman Claims No White House Pressure to Go After ABC Over Kimmel Joke, Trolls Critic Accusing Him of Being a ‘Whole Bitch’ With Meme From ‘Parks and Recreation’ By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest FCC Chairman Claims No White House Pressure to Go After ABC Over Kimmel Joke, Trolls Critic Accusing Him of Being a ‘Whole Bitch’ With Meme From ‘Parks and Recreation’ 2 hours ago Netflix’s New Mobile App Has a Vertical Video Feed, but You Still Have to Watch TV Shows and Movies in Landscape Mode 3 hours ago Warner Bros.
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