US EditionBrendan Carr Suggests It’s ‘Worthwhile’ for FCC to Probe ‘The View’
FCC Chair Brendan Carr questions if ABC's 'The View' meets bona fide news criteria amid concerns over political guest imbalance and potential equal time rule violations.
- Brendan Carr told The Scott Jennings Radio Show on Thursday he may examine The View following recent ABC developments.
- One day earlier, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after Kimmel's remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooter on Monday; Carr had criticized ABC and Disney before the suspension.
- Carr said, `Potentially, I would assume you can make the argument that 'The View' is a bona fide news show, but I'm not so sure about that`, urging FCC review of its program status based on the Media Research Center's findings from January–April 2025.
- If the FCC finds no exemption, networks must provide equal time during elections, and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters that licenses carry a public-interest obligation with possible further FCC action.
- Politically, 'The View' has faced pressure as an entertainment lawyer warned it could face repercussions, while a White House spokesperson cautioned it might be 'pulled off-air' if attacks continue.
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