Disney/ABC Files TV Station License Renewals "Under Protest" After FCC Order
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Summary
Disney's ABC has filed license renewals for its eight TV stations "under protest," following an order from FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr (appointed by Donald Trump) requiring early renewal filings. The FCC ordered Disney to file renewals within 30 days instead of the normal renewal schedule of 2028 and 2031. Disney complied but expressed strong objections, framing the move as politically motivated targeting by the Trump administration against ABC over perceived unfavorable coverage. The article criticizes Carr's actions as an abuse of power and a threat to press freedom.
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Instead of going through the renewal process in 2028 and 2031, Disney's 8 ABC stations... were ordered to file within 30 days.
The article criticizes Carr's actions as an abuse of power and a threat to press freedom.
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