ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses

ABC stated that the FCC's decision to initiate early renewal proceedings for eight Disney-owned television stations was retaliatory. The network said the action followed on-air jokes made by Jimmy Kimmel about President Trump. ABC did not specify which jokes prompted the accusation. The FCC's stated reason for the renewal process has not been detailed in available reporting.

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