Trump's FCC Nominee Criticizes Disney Over ABC News and Media Trust Issues

Incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, citing ABC's role in declining trust in national media and raising concerns about local broadcaster negotiations.

Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump's FCC chair nominee, accused ABC News of contributing to the erosion of public trust in national media in a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Carr highlighted ABC's recent $16 million settlement with Trump over a defamation lawsuit as evidence of the network's problematic conduct.
The letter criticized ABC's negotiations with local affiliates, claiming the network is demanding financial and operational concessions that could harm local broadcasters and viewers.
Carr emphasized the importance of local news, which he noted is more trusted by Americans than national outlets, and suggested ABC's practices undermine local programming.
The FCC nominee signaled his intent to monitor ABC's affiliate agreements and broader media industry dynamics under his leadership.