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ABC sues Trump administration over threat to its licenses
ABC, owned by Disney, has filed a lawsuit against the FCC and the Trump administration in federal court over retaliation threatening its broadcasting licenses.
The television network ABC, which is owned by Disney, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the administration of Donald Trump. This case was filed in a federal court in Washington.
According to reports, the lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of conducting a campaign of retaliation against ABC due to its content. It is alleged that these attacks have intensified over time, seeking to influence the network's broadcasting licenses.
The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration has threatened to suspend ABC's licenses, describing this action as an attempt to silence the network for not airing what the administration considers appropriate.
The filing of this lawsuit comes amid tensions between the Trump administration and various media organizations, where press freedom and media regulation have been subjects of criticism and debate. The allegations raise concerns about the impact of governmental actions on media operations.