FCC Cracks Down on Disney's ABC Amid Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Trump Joke. The Federal Communications Commission has taken a bold step in response to a recent controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, ordering Disney's ABC to expedite the broadcast license renewal process for its eight TV stations. The move comes after Kimmel faced widespread criticism for a joke about Melania Trump, sparking outrage and calls for accountability from conservative groups. The FCC's decision to tighten its grip on ABC's broadcast licenses has left the media giant scrambling to respond, raising questions about the limits of free speech and the role of regulatory bodies in policing content.
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.
