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ABC sues Trump’s FCC for ‘retaliation’ over Jimmy Kimmel

ABC sues Trump’s FCC for ‘retaliation’ over Jimmy Kimmel
The Independent World Tuesday 18 August 2026, 13:24 UTC By Erin Keller 1 min read
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ABC sues Trump’s FCC for ‘retaliation’ over Jimmy Kimmel The lawsuit comes months after Trump's attacks on ABC, including the network’s late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the Trump administration of using regulatory actions to retaliate against the network and suppress its free speech, Deadline reports. The lawsuit comes months after Trump's attacks on ABC, including...

ABC sues Trump’s FCC for ‘retaliation’ over Jimmy Kimmel The lawsuit comes months after Trump's attacks on ABC, including the network’s late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, accusing the Trump administration of using regulatory actions to retaliate against the network and suppress its free speech, Deadline reports. The lawsuit comes months after Trump's attacks on ABC, including the network’s late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel. The Independent has contacted the FCC, ABC, and the White House for comment. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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