Kimmel retorts to Trump as ABC license battle heats up
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Jimmy Kimmel used a satirical monologue on his show to highlight what he called Trump hypocrisy during the FCC-Disney/ABC license challenge. The FCC ordered Disney to start renewing station licenses early, a move widely viewed as retaliation over diversity concerns; Disney vows to fight, arguing the healthcare—First Amendment rights. Support for the FCC action comes from some lawmakers, while others, including Ted Cruz, condemn it as censorship. Legal challenges could drag on for years, and Disney is expected to win the broader case, though the outcome remains uncertain amid ongoing political scrutiny.
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