FCC takes aim at Disney's push for public support amid regulatory probes
Source: NBC News
June 22, 2026, 8:24 PM EDT / Updated June 22, 2026, 10:04 PM EDT
The Federal Communications Commission on Monday blasted Disney’s push for public support amid the agency’s probes of “The View” and ABC’s broadcast licenses, the latest development in Disney’s growing standoff with regulators. The FCC, under Trump-appointed Chair Brendan Carr, said in February that it was looking into whether “The View” violated equal-time rules after an appearance by James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in November’s U.S. Senate race in Texas.
“The View,” which first aired in 1997, is co-hosted by a panel of women who interview politicians and celebrities. Seeking to rally support from viewers, ABC launched a campaign Monday urging people to push back against what it says are threats to free speech. Its on-air spots call on the public to petition the FCC to “let the viewers decide” what they want on their airwaves.
“‘The View’ has welcomed your favorite guests and covered the issues you’ve cared about for nearly 30 years,” a voice-over says in one of the ads. “Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Viewers, use your voice. Scan this QR code. You have until July 6.”
Addressing ABC’s new campaign, an FCC spokesperson said in a statement Monday: “Disney wants the FCC to classify ‘The View’ as a ‘bona fide news program.’ And it has chosen to run a campaign of misinformation to make its case—misleading viewers about the law. That is a choice.”. A spokesperson for “The View” did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. Under FCC regulations, “bona fide” news programs are exempt from equal-time rules that generally require broadcasters to provide equal opportunities to competing political candidates.
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