FCC orders early license renewals for ABC stations after criticism from Trump
The FCC has ordered early license renewals for Disney-owned ABC stations, following renewed criticism of Jimmy Kimmel from President Trump and the first lady.
Last updated: 2026-04-29 11:42:38 ET
The FCC has ordered early license renewals for Disney-owned ABC stations, following renewed criticism of Jimmy Kimmel from President Trump and the first lady.
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.
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