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FCC Opens Early ABC License Review Amid Disney DEI Probe and Kimmel Fallout
politics26 days ago

FCC Opens Early ABC License Review Amid Disney DEI Probe and Kimmel Fallout

The FCC ordered an expedited review of ABC's eight broadcast licenses as part of its Disney DEI probe. While some view the move as politically charged—given President Trump’s call to fire Jimmy Kimmel—legal experts say revoking licenses would be extremely difficult and any renewal denial would require a lengthy administrative process before an judge. Disney says it complies with FCC rules, and the agency has not stated it plans to revoke licenses; the review highlights regulatory leverage in licensing, DEI enforcement, and public-interest obligations rather than immediate programming changes.

via CBS News|
#abc#dei#disney
Kimmel Claps Back at Trump's Death Joke
television28 days ago

Kimmel Claps Back at Trump's Death Joke

Jimmy Kimmel fired back at Donald Trump for joking about the president's death, arguing that Trump shouldn't be allowed to fire him for lampooning his age. The exchange references Kimmel’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner monologue with archival reaction shots and Trump’s subsequent criticism calling the gag a “call to violence.” The piece also notes Trump’s later quip about his own age during a King Charles welcome and the White House’s retroactive protest.

via Deadline|
#death-joke#kimmel#melania
FCC eyes bold license move against Disney/ABC amid Kimmel fallout
politics29 days ago

FCC eyes bold license move against Disney/ABC amid Kimmel fallout

The FCC, led by Trump-aligned chair Brendan Carr, is preparing to call in Disney/ABC’s eight owned station licenses for early renewal, a rare step that could trigger a lengthy hearing and a First Amendment clash with ABC. The move, described to CNN via a Semafor report, appears tied to political pressure over Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Melania Trump, though Disney has publicly defended Kimmel. The action would escalate tensions between regulators and a major network, and is tied to ongoing DEI-related inquiries and questions about equal-time rules. If filed, the order would be unprecedented and subject to significant legal challenge.

via CNN|
#abc#disney#fcc
Kimmel Pushes Back After Trump Family Demands Firing Over Joke
politics29 days ago

Kimmel Pushes Back After Trump Family Demands Firing Over Joke

Jimmy Kimmel defended a joke about Melania Trump — described by her husband and herself as favoring violence — by saying it was a light roast about age and not a call to assassination. He apologized for any distress, acknowledged the First Lady’s stress following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident, and urged a broader rejection of hateful or violent rhetoric while defending free speech. The Trumps called on ABC to fire him, a demand Kimmel responded to on his show and in public statements, arguing the joke was not intended to provoke violence and offering to discuss the issue with the president.

via CBS News|
#abc#donald-trump#kimmel
politics8 months ago

Trump Threatens Broadcasters Over Critical Jokes and Media Criticism

Donald Trump suggested that the FCC should consider revoking broadcasters' licenses due to late-night hosts' jokes at his expense, echoing calls for a return to the Fairness Doctrine. The FCC has threatened action against ABC and other stations over Jimmy Kimmel's comments, but experts note the agency's limited authority over content, raising concerns about potential censorship and First Amendment issues.

via Deadline|
#censorship#donald-trump#fcc