“Although the FCC is purportedly requiring 8 ABC stations to renew their licenses early because they potentially violated the FCC’s rules against unlawful discrimination, the context and timing of the renewal calls into question the FCC’s true motives, the FOIA request said. and “The View” that prompted President Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr to threaten to remove station licenses. Get the TV Tech Newsletter The professional video industry's #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information. The FOIA request seeks:The decision to require Disney-owned ABC stations to renew their broadcast licenses early. All communications to, from, or among FCC employees or Commissioners since January 20, 2025 discussing Disney, ABC, a Disney-owned ABC affiliate, any official of Disney or ABC, Jimmy Kimmel, or staff of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.