ABC refuses to submit to Trump admin, fights FCC investigation into The View

Anna Gomez, the FCC’s lone Democrat, he said people will remember “those who listened in advance are those who fought back. I’m glad Disney is choosing courage instead of giving in.”

The ABC document was provided by attorney Paul Clement, who served as US attorney general under President George W. Bush; and Jennifer Tatel, who was the FCC attorney during the Obama and Trump first term. Tatel was promoted to general counsel in 2017 by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who he said “he is known for his legal skills, FCC expertise, and careful judgment.”

ABC’s writing said Views they still meet all the requirements for a recognized program and that there is no reason to violate the 2002 plan.

“However, in late March, the Media Bureau ordered KTRK Television (Houston-based ABC station) to file another Petition for a Declaratory Judgment. ViewsABC said: “Similarly, on April 28, 2026, the Media Bureau issued an extraordinary order requiring all license renewal documents for ABC, including KTRK-TV, to be submitted.”

While the license review appears to be retaliation against ABC for using Kimmel, the FCC says it is related to a year-long investigation of ABC’s potential violations of anti-discrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws. ABC’s filings say the company has provided more than 11,000 pages of documents and numerous responses to FCC inquiries. The FCC said ABC’s response was insufficient system instructing Disney to submit original license renewal applications for all of its licensed television stations by May 28.

“Emotional Discrimination and Retribution”

To mention comments Carr made to Fox about ViewsABC said the FCC made public its investigation into the program and “premeditated” the results.” Carr said on TV that “if you look at the guest list ViewsI think it’s an uphill climb for Disney to claim it’s a straight talk show. “