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  1. ABC, which is owned by the Walt Disney Company, submitted license renewal applications to the FCC.
  2. The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, launched probes into ABC's diversity practices on May 29, 2026, with support from Donald Trump.

Brendan Carr serves as an operative for Trump at the FCC.

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Brendan Carr serves as an operative for Trump at the FCC.

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Brendan CarrFederal Communications CommissionDonald Trump

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  1. Trump pressured Carr over endorsement success rates, citing Ballotpedia data.1 source
  2. Ballotpedia tracking Trump's endorsement record is a new, unrelated development.1 source
  3. FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened media organizations using his office.1 source
  4. Carr is confirmed to be serving as Trump's operative at the FCC.1 source

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The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, launched probes into ABC's diversity practices on May 29, 2026, with support from Donald Trump.

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Within ABC, which is owned by the Walt Disney Company, submitted license renewal applications to the FCC.

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