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The agency demands that Disney’s ABC stations renew their licenses early after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel called Melania Trump
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The agency demands that Disney’s ABC stations renew their licenses early after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel called Melania Trump an ‘expectant widow.’.
Key facts
- Since Trump came into office in 2025, FCC Chair Brendan Carr has used his position to target broadcasters airing content that doesn’t align with the current administration
- The agency demands that Disney’s ABC stations renew their licenses early after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel called Melania Trump an ‘expectant widow
- The move comes one day after President Donald Trump demanded ABC fire late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who called Melania Trump an “expectant widow” in a skit, ahead of the alleged
- Disney wasn’t set to renew its broadcast licenses until 2028, according to NBC News
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the ABC stations owned and operated by Disney to file for an early license renewal, as reported earlier by The New York Times. The move comes one day after President Donald Trump demanded ABC fire late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who called Melania Trump an “expectant widow” in a skit, ahead of the alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Disney wasn’t set to renew its broadcast licenses until 2028, according to NBC News. The entertainment giant controls ABC stations in eight major markets, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia.