Trump’s FCC Preparing Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Joke: Report
The FCC, under Trump appointee Brendan Carr, is reportedly preparing a review of ABC's broadcast licenses following a joke Jimmy Kimmel made about Melania Trump appearing like an 'expectant widow,' which drew outrage from the Trumps. The review may be framed as part of an ongoing probe into Disney’s DEI practices, not directly tied to the joke. Critics argue the move threatens free speech and constitutes political retaliation. The FCC has previously threatened broadcasters over content it deems objectionable, though such actions face legal and procedural hurdles.
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Home TV News Apr 28, 2026 8:51am PT Trump’s FCC Preparing Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Joke: Report By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Trump’s FCC Preparing Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses in Wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Joke: Report 59 minutes ago Kate McKinnon and Sister Emily Lynne Reunite for Sequel to ‘Heads Will Roll’ Fantasy Spoof at Audible 2 hours ago Barry Diller’s IAC to Change Name to ‘People Incorporated,’ Plans to Lay Off 77 Staffers in Consolidation of Corporate Functions 4 hours ago See All ABC The FCC is reportedly gearing up to launch a formal review of the broadcast licenses granted to Disney’s eight owned ABC stations — coming after a MAGA uproar over Jimmy Kimmel‘s joke about Melania…
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