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FCC Chair Carr Floats Probe of ABC’s ‘The View’ After Kimmel Suspension

House Democrats call it an abuse of power, with oversight promised after affiliates’ preemptions led ABC to sideline Kimmel.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is pictured in studio at ABC during a break during the recording of the show "The View" in New York on October 8, 2024.
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr had asked ABC and local affiliates to take action, after which Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended by the network for an indefinite period.

Overview

  • In a radio interview, Brendan Carr said it would be worthwhile for the FCC to examine whether The View still qualifies for the bona fide news exemption to the equal‑time rule.
  • ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after Nexstar and Sinclair moved to preempt the program and Carr criticized Kimmel’s remarks about the Charlie Kirk killing.
  • Democratic leaders led by Hakeem Jeffries demanded Carr’s resignation over alleged coercion of ABC, and Carr said he is not going anywhere.
  • Analysts say reclassifying talk shows as non‑news would trigger equal‑time obligations for candidate appearances and likely face immediate court challenges.
  • The View did not mention Kimmel’s status on Thursday as Sinclair urged an apology and donation, and President Trump praised the suspension while suggesting broadcast licenses could be at risk.