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FCC Review of ABC License Following Jimmy Kimmel Remarks

Actress Jane Fonda has criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr's decision to review ABC's broadcasting license following jokes made by Jimmy Kimmel about President Trump. The controversy follows a security incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner involving an armed individual.

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Why It Matters

The FCC's review of ABC's could impact the network's ability to operate, raising significant questions regarding federal oversight of media content and protections.

Key Facts

  • FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered a review of the broadcast licenses for all ABC stations.
  • The review follows remarks made by Jimmy Kimmel regarding President Trump and the First Lady.
  • President Trump and the First Lady have publicly called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
  • Cole Allen, 31, was apprehended by the U.S. Secret Service at the White House Correspondents' Dinner while armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives.
  • One Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire during the apprehension of Cole Allen but was protected by a bulletproof vest.
  • Cole Allen allegedly authored a manifesto identifying administration officials as targets.
  • Jimmy Kimmel characterized his remarks as a 'light roast joke' and denied they were a call to violence.

Who's Mentioned

other80“Age of President Trump referenced by Jimmy Kimmel.”organizationABC“Broadcasting network currently under FCC license review.”personCole Allen“31-year-old individual apprehended at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.”organizationU.S. Secret Service“Law enforcement agency that apprehended Cole Allen.”organizationDisney“Parent company of ABC.”personBrendan Carr“FCC Chair who ordered a review of ABC's broadcast license.”organizationFederal Communication Commission“Federal agency reviewing ABC's license.”personMelania Trump“First Lady.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States.”other31“Age of Cole Allen.”personJimmy Kimmel“Late-night host whose remarks about President Trump sparked the controversy.”personJane Fonda“Actress who criticized the FCC's review of ABC's license.”