Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections : NPR

"There's not even a question as to what Carr is doing. What Carr is doing is unconstitutional," says Mark Fowler, a Republican former FCC chair under President Ronald Reagan. Fowler has filed a statement to aid ABC's lawsuit in which he likened Carr's actions to censorship. "The First Amendment is very plain in its wording and its meaning," he says…

 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5991831/disney-battles-fcc

 

Disney accuses Trump officials of ‘blatant violations’ of constitution amid FCC battle

Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network’s local TV station licenses…

 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/06/disney-trump-abc-fcc 

 

ABC sues over Brendan Carr’s review of its Disney broadcast licenses - POLITICO

The lawsuit asks a judge to block the FCC’s review, saying it violates ABC’s and Disney’s free speech rights. “Acting through the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts,” the lawsuit reads...

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/18/abc-disney-fcc-license-lawsuit-carr-01039988

‘Trump’s roving censor’: Top Senate Democrats demand Brendan Carr end Disney review - POLITICO

The letter, led by Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, called the review a “blatant effort” to punish Disney, which owns ABC, for refusing to acquiesce to President Donald Trump’s demand to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke he made about the president. Carr, who announced the review a day after Trump’s demand, has said it’s the result of the agency’s year-long investigation into Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, a claim rejected by Democrats...

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/07/disney-censor-fcc-carr-senate-democrats-00910167

 

Carr throws ABC licenses into jeopardy in clash with Disney - POLITICO

The FCC has broad leeway to consider Disney’s character and whether it is operating in the public interest, but policy veterans worry Carr is violating the First Amendment by using government power to squelch speech disfavored by the president...

 https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/28/carr-throws-abc-licenses-into-jeopardy-in-clash-with-disney-00896133

 

Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tjh_ZO_tY

 

Disney is freaking out as Kimmel Cancel creates HUGE Backlash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awXgU_4VDjY

 

Jake Tapper reveals another wrinkle in the Kimmel saga

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SR8S5uY5dbM

 

Disney heir joins other Democrat backers to pause donations until Joe Biden steps aside

"This is realism, not disrespect," Disney told CNBC, adding "if Biden does not step down the Democrats will lose. Of that I am absolutely certain. The consequences for the loss will be genuinely dire." 

In her statement, Disney said vice-president Kamala Harris could be an alternative candidate to beat Trump. "If Democrats would tolerate any of her perceived shortcomings even one tenth as much as they have tolerated Biden's … we can win this election by a lot," she said…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/05/joe-biden-election-donors-abigail-disney-pause

Neo-Nazi groups spew hate outside Disney World and near Orlando, officials say

Groups of neo-Nazis and white supremacists spread antisemitic, white supremacist and anti-LGBTQ messages outside of Disney World and in the nearby Orlando area on Saturday, in the latest examples of rising antisemitism in the U.S., officials said...

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neo-nazi-groups-spew-hate-disney-world-orlando-officials-say-rcna103186

What DeSantis means when he says he’s ‘moved on’ from Disney fight

When DeSantis told CNBC that he and his team have "basically moved on" from their fight against Florida's largest employer, the governor wasn't backing down, so much as he was trying to argue that Disney should simply give up a lawsuit that might very well succeed. This wasn't a concession; it was evidence of the governor's fear that his administration could lose an important case, handing him another important defeat at an inopportune time. 

In effect, the struggling GOP candidate has publicly delivered a curious message to the company: "Now that I've finished hitting you, the important thing is that you stop trying to hit me back."…

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/desantis-means-says-s-moved-disney-fight-rcna100162

Ron DeSantis WRECKED to his face by CONSERVATIVE host

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6x5pkD6ACw

Disney cancels $1 billion campus, over Don’t Say Gay bill. (Anthony Davis; Five Minute News podcast)

Disney cancels $1 billion campus, over Don’t Say Gay bill. False claims of a stolen election thrive on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise. Debt default could trigger recession, Vice President warns.

Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-ipbhe-186a9f40

Robert Iger Wasn't Bluffing, Disney Cancels Lake Nona Town Center Amid Feud with DeSantis

Now Disney is cancelling plans to build a massive nearly $1 billion office complex in Orlando, costing the state more than 2,000 six-figure jobs...

https://www.mediaite.com/news/disney-ceo-wasnt-bluffing-robert-iger-cancels-plans-for-1-billion-office-complex-in-orlando/

Disney sues Florida Gov Ron DeSantis

Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging the Republican governor has waged a "relentless campaign to weaponize government power" over the company...

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/disney-sues-florida-gov-ron-desantis-alleges-political-effort-to-hurt-its-business.html

Ron DeSantis Finds Taking On Disney Is a Dicey Business - The New York Times

…majorities of Democrats and Republicans said they were less likely to support a candidate who supported laws intended to punish companies for their positions on cultural issues…

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/us/politics/desantis-disney-republicans.html 

Ron DeSantis threatens prison near Disney theme park in latest retaliation

Critics were quick to condemn DeSantis's latest proposals. Brandon Wolf, press secretary for Equality Florida, said it was a "truly unhinged display of ego". 

State representative Anna Eskamani pointed out that areas of south Florida were still underwater from last week's floods while DeSantis was creating "more Disney drama".

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/17/ron-desantis-prison-near-disney-theme-park

 

Disney HUMILIATES Ron DeSantis as Takeover Attempt BACKFIRES in a MAJOR way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_j2E8nNa8s

Ron DeSantis installs rightwing figures on board of former Disney district

"This bill sends a message from the governor to businesses in our state that if they dissent, they will be punished," said Rita Harris, a Democrat in the Florida house of representatives...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/02/ron-desantis-disney-district-board-reedy-creek

Florida’s DeSantis steps up pressure on Disney World - The Washington Post

Last year's fight over LGBTQ talk in Florida schools continues to play out…

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/06/floridas-desantis-steps-up-pressure-disney-world/