Jimmy Kimmel backlash intensifies as FCC orders ABC to renew broadcast licenses early
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Independent
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ABC faces regulatory scrutiny following controversial remarks made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel regarding Melania Trump. The Federal Communications Commission has mandated early renewal of the network's broadcast licenses amid mounting backlash. The incident coincided with heightened security concerns at major political events, intensifying criticism of the network's editorial decisions and content standards.
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Jimmy Kimmel backlash intensifies as FCC orders ABC to renew broadcast licenses early
ABC has been under pressure since Jimmy Kimmel made a ‘widow’ joke about Melania Trump during Thursday’s broadcast of his eponymous late night show, days before a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
