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Disney’s ABC Urges ‘View’ Audience to Get Involved With Company’s FCC Debate
Disney-owned ABC has launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to submit comments to the FCC. The network claims the agency is targeting The View and threatening free speech. The effort aims to protect the show and local broadcast licenses.
What changed
ABC began airing public service announcements on June 22 urging audience participation in an FCC debate.
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ABC Urges Viewers to Support The View in FCC Dispute
confidence 95%Disney-owned ABC has launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to submit comments to the FCC. The network claims the agency is targeting The View and threatening free speech. The effort aims to protect the show and local broadcast licenses.
What's confirmed:
- ABC is running TV spots asking viewers to file comments with the FCC regarding The View and broadcast licenses.
- The campaign began on June 22, 2026.
- ABC claims FCC actions against the network threaten free speech.
- The network is seeking support for its local stations and The View.
Still unconfirmed:
- The FCC is questioning if political interviews on The View are exempt from the equal time rule.
- Viewers have until July 6th to submit comments to the FCC.