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ABC launches ads asking viewers for support amid FCC probes
The advertising campaign comes after the federal agency’s unusual demand that the network’s stations seek early renewal of their broadcast licenses. The post ABC launches ads asking viewers for support amid FCC probes appeared first on MS NOW.
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 22, 2026
ABC airs anti-FCC ad campaign on The View as agency investigates talk show
ABC began an ad campaign on Monday asking The View audience to declare their support for the broadcast network and the daily talk show as they continue facing scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission. The agency, led by Trump-appointed Chairman Brendan Carr, is investigating The View for possible violations of the federal equal time rule []
Off The Press
· Jun 22, 2026
ABC calls on viewers to back network in Trump battles
ABC is asking for its viewers to support the network as it faces scrutiny from the Trump administration challenging whether its daytime table talk program “The View” is a bona fide news program. The network this week rolled out an on-air campaign promoting the show and blasting the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC) which it says []...Click to read more
Drudge Report
· Jun 22, 2026
ABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support...
ABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support... (First column, 4th story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Watchdog Report
· Jun 24, 2026
FCC Puts The View On Trial
ABC is now asking fans to help shield “The View” from a federal investigation that was triggered when the show gave prime airtime to a Democrat, raising sharp questions about bias, free speech, and who really controls the public airwaves. Story Snapshot The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is probing whether “The View” broke equal-time rules []
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jun 22, 2026
ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations
The Disney-owned network is encouraging viewers to tell the FCC to drop probes into “The View” and ABC broadcast licenses.
Fox News
· Jun 22, 2026
ABC launches on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support ‘The View’ in battle with Trump’s FCC
ABC launches on-air campaign urging viewers to support The View and eight Disney-owned affiliates in its battle with the FCC over equal time rules.
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Related coverage for "ABC launches ads asking viewers for support amid FCC probes": Washington Examiner — ABC airs anti-FCC ad campaign on The View as agency investigates talk show. Off The Press — ABC calls on viewers to back network in Trump battles. Drudge Report — ABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support.... Watchdog Report — FCC Puts The View On Trial. The Wall Street Journal - Business — ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations. Fox News — ABC launches on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support ‘The View’ in battle with Trump’s FCC