U.S. FCC to review Disney’s ABC station licenses after Trump complains about Jimmy Kimmel joke
The U.S. FCC has initiated a review of Disney's ABC station licenses following a controversial joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about First Lady Melania Trump. This situation marks a significant challenge for Disney's new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, as it intertwines issues of free speech and regulatory scrutiny. Disney has until May 28 to respond to the FCC's order, which focuses on the network's diversity and inclusion practices.
- ▪The FCC ordered a review of eight ABC stations owned by Disney after a joke by Jimmy Kimmel drew criticism from the White House.
- ▪Disney has until May 28 to respond to the FCC's order, which is the first crisis for new CEO Josh D’Amaro.
- ▪Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump was made during a parody of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices one day after Trump called for Kimmel's firing — CBS News — Top
- ▪ FCC orders review of ABC licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke — The Guardian — World
- ▪ US regulator to review Disney broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump — BBC News
- ▪ The FCC is reviewing Disney's ABC broadcast licenses, a day after Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired — Business Insider
- ▪ FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ FCC Will Review Disney’s Broadcast Licenses After Melania Trump Blasts Jimmy Kimmel Joke — Forbes - Business
- ▪ FCC to Review ABC Licenses Following Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Remarks: Report — Newsweek
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Open this photo in gallery:Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 15.Mike Blake/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAfter a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early license review of the network’s television stations.The standoff between President Donald Trump’s administration and the global entertainment conglomerate is the first crisis facing Walt Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro.Unlike the last battle with Kimmel that centred on free speech, this time the FCC is targeting Disney’s track record of diversity and inclusion practices, according to the…
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