PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 24, 2026
FCC review of ABC licenses follows Kimmel-Trump clash
The article reports that the FCC has opened a review of ABC's TV licenses, following comments made by Jimmy Kimmel. The review comes after former President Trump called for Kimmel's firing due to a joke about his age.
Key Takeaways
- The FCC opened a review of ABC’s TV licenses after Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks.
- Donald Trump called for Kimmel to be fired over a joke about his age.
- Kimmel responded on air with the line, “Only Donald Trump would demand I be fired.”
Why It Matters
An FCC license review puts ABC’s broadcast authorization into the regulatory frame immediately, turning a late-night joke into a compliance issue for the network. The story also shows how on-air commentary by Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump’s firing demand can escalate into direct scrutiny of ABC’s TV licenses. For streaming and media operators, the concrete signal to watch is whether the FCC review advances beyond the opening announcement and produces any stated action on ABC’s licenses.
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