FCC’s Carr says Disney TV license review isn’t about Kimmel

The commission’s chairman says the decision to do an early review of ABC licenses is related to DEI initiatives, not speech

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Thursday said the decision to order an early license review for Disney’s ABC television stations isn’t related to President Trump’s skirmish with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

Rather, he said the review is related to the Federal Communications Commission’s investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

“This was based on DEI conduct and not speech,” Carr said at a press conference following the FCC’s monthly meeting. 

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