ABC Accuses FCC of 'Attempted Censorship'

ABC accused FCC Chair Brendan Carr of attempted censorship and political retaliation in a 119-page filing. The network claims the early review of eight broadcast licenses serves as a warning to all media companies to align with the Administration's views. ABC argues that regulatory tools are being used to intimidate disfavored speakers. While the FCC initially cited diversity and inclusion hiring as the reason for the review, ABC views this as a move to chill the media industry.