PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 11, 2026
FCC commissioner accuses agency of censoring Disney
An FCC Commissioner, Anna Gomez, has sent a letter to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, accusing the agency of engaging in a campaign to censor Disney, criticizing the FCC's perceived attempt to curtail press freedom.
Key Takeaways
- Anna Gomez sent the letter to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro.
- Gomez accused the FCC of running a campaign to censor Disney.
- She said the agency was trying to curtail press freedom.
- The article provides no additional details from Disney or the FCC beyond the letter.
Why It Matters
This is a direct public challenge from an FCC commissioner to the agency’s own conduct, not a routine policy note. For Disney, the issue is immediate because the letter places the company inside a regulatory fight over censorship and press freedom. For the broader streaming and media ecosystem, it underscores how quickly regulatory disputes can spill into content and speech debates. What to watch next: whether Disney, the FCC, or Commissioner Gomez releases the full letter or a formal response.
Read full article at wsj.com