FCC to Seek Early Review of Disney’s Broadcast TV Licenses
The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, is moving to conduct an early review of Disney's broadcast TV licenses, a rare action not typically done before the 2028 renewal cycle. The move follows criticism of Disney by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump over Jimmy Kimmel, though it's tied officially to an ongoing investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called the effort unprecedented and politically motivated, while legal experts note any license revocation would face lengthy court battles. Although the FCC can initiate hearings, it cannot remove ABC from the airwaves even if successful.
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Brendan Carr. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text The Federal Communications Commission will likely pursue an early review of Disney‘s broadcast TV licenses, in a move that has little modern precedent. The move, which was first reported by Semafor, is sure to be seen as retaliatory after President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called for late night host Jimmy Kimmel to be fired yesterday, though it is not actually clear whether the FCC will cite Kimmel if and when it officially calls in the licenses.
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