FCC Slams ABC for ‘Ongoing Disinformation Campaign’ in Wake of First Amendment Lawsuit
The regulator maintains it is operating in the public interest, even if Disney is "obviously very concerned" about the proceeding The post FCC Slams ABC for ‘Ongoing Disinformation Campaign’ in Wake of First Amendment Lawsuit appeared first on TheWrap .
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has criticized Disney's ABC for what it calls an "ongoing campaign of disinformation" in the context of a First Amendment lawsuit filed by the entertainment giant. The regulator claims it has been investigating allegations of illegal discrimination against Disney for over a year. ABC's legal action stems from the FCC's examination of its eight owned-and-operated television stations' broadcast licenses.
The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration has engaged in a retaliatory campaign against ABC due to its broadcasts. ABC seeks to block the FCC from taking any action against Disney, ABC, and its eight owned-and-operated stations in connection with early license renewal applications. The network argues it has no alternative but to submit to the administration's demands, which have escalated into threats to strip ABC of its broadcast licenses.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro defended the company's journalistic integrity and commitment to telling stories worldwide. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr maintains that the license renewal review is tied to Disney's DEI practices, but also suggested that ABC's decision to limit coverage of President Trump's primetime address last month could be a factor in the review.
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