With Kimmel under fire, FCC moves to review ABC's TV station licenses
Key takeaways
- The order could come as soon as Tuesday, according to Semafor, which first reported that the review is expected.
- Disney has not commented on the possibility of a review.
- The move was likely in the works before the latest kerfuffle over Kimmel, who is under fire for a comedic bit that satirized the annual Washington gala that Trump attended for the first time.
Jimmy Kimmel at the Walt Disney Television upfront in New York on May 14, 2019, left, and President Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 1 in Washington. (Associated Press) By Stephen Battaglio Staff Writer Follow April 28, 2026 10:59 AM PT 1 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Federal Communications Commission is considering an early review of the Walt Disney Co.’s broadcast TV licenses amid criticism of ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s provocative jokes ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner.
The order could come as soon as Tuesday, according to Semafor, which first reported that the review is expected. The licenses for ABC’s stations — which include KABC in Los Angeles — were not scheduled for renewal until 2028.