Trump admin fights ABC lawsuit as watchdogs worry Disney will settle with FCC
FCC tells court it is “open-minded" about whether ABC should lose licenses.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has requested a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Disney, allowing the FCC to proceed with a proceeding that could potentially result in the nonrenewal of ABC's broadcast licenses. However, two watchdog groups and individual viewers of ABC stations have sought to intervene in the lawsuit, expressing concerns that Disney may settle the matter with the FCC in a manner not in the public's best interest.
Disney has opposed the motion to intervene, and it remains to be seen whether the groups and individuals can act as intervenors in the case. Meanwhile, Disney alleges that the FCC is engaged in a "campaign of censorship" aimed at retaliating against ABC for expressing views that President Trump disapproves of. This lawsuit comes to light as President Trump continues his attacks on the media, recently demanding the FCC take action against an NBC journalist for his comments regarding mixed results in election endorsements.
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