FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel
The Federal Communications Commission announced a review of ABC's broadcast licenses, citing concerns over the network's diversity and inclusion policies. The move occurs amid a public dispute between President Donald Trump and ABC's late‑night host Jimmy Kimmel. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has previously warned broadcasters of possible enforcement actions.
- ▪The FCC said the review will examine ABC's compliance with diversity and inclusion standards.
- ▪The decision was announced while Trump and Jimmy Kimmel were engaged in a heated exchange over political commentary.
- ▪Chairman Brendan Carr has repeatedly threatened to take action against broadcasters that violate FCC rules.
- ▪The review could lead to fines or other penalties if violations are found.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTF.C.C. Orders a Review of ABC’s Broadcast LicensesThe agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.Listen · 10:40 min Share full article511Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has repeatedly threatened to take action against broadcasters.Credit...Eric Lee for The New York TimesBy Jim Rutenberg and John KoblinPublished April 28, 2026Updated April 30, 2026 !function(){var e="gps_module_impressions",s="gps_suppress_module",t=new…
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