FCC orders early review of ABC license after Trump, Melania call to fire Jimmy Kimmel
The federal agency overseeing US airwaves opened an accelerated review of ABC’s broadcast license after President Donald Trump and his wife publicly demanded the network fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early review of broadcaster ABC’s license after President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, demanded the network fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel. The move initiates an accelerated examination of ABC’s compliance with regulatory obligations and follows public criticism of Kimmel by the president and first lady.