US regulator to review Disney broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing Disney's television broadcast licenses following a controversial joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump. This review was prompted by President Trump's call for Kimmel's firing after the comedian's remarks, which he defended as a light-hearted joke. The FCC's action is rare and could potentially lead to the revocation of Disney's licenses, although experts believe it is unlikely to succeed.
- ▪The FCC is conducting an early review of Disney's broadcast licenses due to a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel.
- ▪President Trump has called for Kimmel's firing, labeling his comments as a 'call to violence'.
- ▪The review could lead to the revocation of Disney's licenses, which has not happened in over 40 years.
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
- ▪ U.S. FCC to review Disney’s ABC station licenses after Trump complains about Jimmy Kimmel joke — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ 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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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWatch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticismThe US Federal Communications Commission is ordering an early review of Disney's television broadcast licences days after President Donald Trump called for the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.Trump had urged ABC - whose parent company is Disney - to pull Kimmel's show after the comedian joked that Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow". Kimmel made the remarks days before a gunman fired shots at a gala attended by the Trumps.
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