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FCC Commissioner Tells Disney ABC Faced Coordinated Campaign by Trump Administration
An FCC commissioner told Disney that its network ABC has been subjected to a sustained campaign of censorship and control by the Trump administration. The statement was made directly to the network's parent company. The report comes from The Wall Street Journal.
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An FCC commissioner informed Disney that ABC has been the target of a sustained, coordinated campaign of censorship and control by the Trump administration, according to a report published Monday. The commissioner delivered the assessment directly to Disney, the network's parent company.
The statement described the actions as part of an organized effort affecting the broadcaster. ABC operates as one of the major U.S. television networks, reaching millions of households with news, entertainment and sports programming. Disney acquired full control of the network years ago as part of its media portfolio.
The disclosure comes amid ongoing tensions between the current administration and several large media organizations. No further details on specific actions or timeline were included in the initial reporting.
The commissioner’s remarks represent an internal communication between a regulatory official and a regulated company. Such exchanges can signal potential areas of regulatory scrutiny or enforcement priorities at the FCC, which oversees broadcast licensing and content rules.
Disney has not issued a public response to the statement. The company maintains operations across film, television, streaming and theme parks worldwide. The Trump administration has previously criticized coverage by major networks including ABC. Those public comments have at times preceded formal complaints or inquiries at the FCC.
