ABC Calls on Viewers to Voice Opinions Amid FCC Discussions

WHO:

Deadline - ABC, The Walt Disney Co., Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Trump administration

Variety - Disney, audience of "The View"

WHAT:

Newser - ABC's campaign includes a QR code in its promos for viewers to scan and provide feedback to the FCC by July 6.

Newser - The FCC has opened public comment on renewing licenses early for eight major ABC stations, with a deadline for viewer input set for July 29.

Fox News - ABC's new campaign features a petition to declare that "The View" qualifies as a bona fide news interview program.

Fox News - A commercial debuted during "The View" stating, "The View has welcomed your favorite guests for nearly 30 years. Now the FCC wants to control who is allowed to appear on the show. Tell the FCC to let the viewers decide. You have until July 6th."

Newser - ABC calls the early renewal push "an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion" aimed at "disfavored editorial voices."

Newser - ABC's campaign includes a QR code in its promos for viewers to scan and provide feedback to the FCC by July 6.

Newser - The FCC has opened public comment on renewing licenses early for eight major ABC stations, with a deadline for viewer input set for July 29.

Newser - ABC describes the FCC's early renewal push as "an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion" aimed at "disfavored editorial voices."

Fox News - ABC's new campaign features a petition to declare that "The View" qualifies as a bona fide news interview program.

Fox News - ABC launched ads in those markets that declared, "The FCC is questioning our commitment to viewers by threatening to take us off the air," and urged viewers to speak up and help.

Fox News - The FCC launched an investigation into ABC's "The View" amid the agency's crackdown on equal time for political candidates after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the program.

Fox News - FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that KFSN-TV in Fresno, KABC-TV in Los Angeles, KGO-TV in San Francisco, WLS-TV in Chicago, WABC-TV in New York, WTVD in North Carolina, WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, and KTRK-TV in Houston must prove they have been operating in the public interest as part of an ongoing look at Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Fox News - The FCC has stated it "has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late-night or daytime television talk show program on the air presently would qualify for the 'bona fide' news exemption."

Fox News - ABC's campaign features a petition to declare that "The View" qualifies as a bona fide news interview program.

Fox News - ABC is encouraging viewers to support early broadcast license renewals for eight ABC-owned stations.

Fox News - The licenses for Disney-owned ABC affiliates were originally scheduled to be renewed between 2028 and 2031, but the FCC expedited the process.

Deadline - ABC's on-air campaign is described as a "pushback" against the FCC's actions regarding "The View."

Variety - The campaign launched on Monday, aiming to engage viewers in the FCC debate.

Deadline - ABC is launching an on-air campaign to warn viewers about the FCC's actions regarding "The View."

Deadline - The FCC is demanding that ABC's stations seek early renewal of their broadcast licenses.

Variety - Disney is urging the audience of "The View" to provide public comment as part of its campaign.

WHERE:

ABC7 Bay Area - San Francisco’s ABC7/KGO-TV has begun airing messages asking Bay Area viewers to contact the FCC and support keeping the station on the air.

Deadline - The campaign is airing on ABC's network.

WHEN:

Newser - The FCC's deadline for public comment on renewing licenses is set for July 29.

Deadline - The on-air campaign will start airing on Monday.

WHY:

Newser - ABC frames the FCC's actions as a threat to free speech, citing the agency's crackdown under Trump as a motivating factor for their campaign.

Variety - Disney's campaign is a response to what they characterize as "unorthodox pressure" from the Trump administration.

Variety - The campaign is a response to what Disney describes as unorthodox pressure from the Trump administration.

HOW:

Fox News - ABC wants viewers to offer public comment through the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System online and enter the corresponding docket number along with their submission.

Fox News - ABC's campaign will also run online and across ABC social media platforms to inform the public about the stakes and how to engage directly in the process.

Fox News - ABC is urging viewers to offer public comment through the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System online and enter the corresponding docket number along with their submission.

Variety - Disney is using an on-air campaign to engage viewers and encourage them to voice their opinions regarding the FCC's actions.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 08:07 UTC)

ABC has launched a campaign encouraging viewers to provide feedback to the FCC, featuring a QR code in its promotions and a petition to classify "The View" as a legitimate news interview program. The FCC is currently accepting public comments on the early renewal of licenses for eight major ABC stations, with a deadline for input set for July 29, while ABC describes the FCC's actions as a threat to free speech. In San Francisco, ABC7/KGO-TV is actively urging local viewers to contact the FCC and support keeping the station on the air, emphasizing the importance of viewer participation in this process.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 06:19 UTC)

ABC is launching a campaign that includes a QR code in its promotions, encouraging viewers to provide feedback to the FCC by July 6 regarding the early renewal of licenses for eight major ABC stations. The FCC has opened public comment on this matter, with a deadline for viewer input set for July 29, but ABC describes the agency's push for early renewal as "an extraordinary demonstration of power and coercion" targeting "disfavored editorial voices." The network frames the FCC's actions as a threat to free speech, referencing the agency's crackdown during Trump’s administration as a key motivator for their campaign.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 01:37 UTC)

ABC has launched a new campaign featuring a petition to declare that "The View" qualifies as a bona fide news interview program, with ads urging viewers to take action. A commercial aired during "The View" highlighted the FCC's concerns about who can appear on the show, encouraging viewers to voice their opinions before the deadline of July 6th. To participate, viewers can submit their comments through the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System, including the necessary docket number with their submission.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 23:22 UTC)

The FCC has launched an investigation into ABC's "The View" following an appearance by Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, as part of the agency's efforts to ensure equal time for political candidates. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has also indicated that several major television stations must demonstrate they are operating in the public interest while the agency reviews Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. In addition, ABC is set to run a campaign online and across its social media platforms to inform the public about the stakes and encourage direct engagement in the process.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 20:03 UTC)

ABC is launching a campaign that includes a petition to classify "The View" as a legitimate news interview program, while also encouraging support for early broadcast license renewals for eight of its stations. A commercial aired during "The View" emphasizes that the show has hosted beloved guests for nearly 30 years and urges viewers to tell the FCC to let them decide who appears on the program, with a deadline for comments set for July 6. To participate, ABC is asking viewers to submit their public comments through the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System, including the relevant docket number with their submissions.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 18:22 UTC)

ABC has launched an on-air campaign described as a "pushback" against the FCC's actions regarding "The View," with the initiative kicking off earlier this week. The campaign aims to engage viewers in the ongoing debate surrounding the FCC's decisions. Disney has stated that this effort is a response to what they see as "unorthodox pressure" from the Trump administration.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 16:28 UTC)

ABC is set to launch an on-air campaign starting Monday to warn viewers about the Federal Communications Commission's demands for early renewal of broadcast licenses related to "The View." Disney is encouraging the audience of the show to provide public comment as part of this initiative, which they describe as a response to unorthodox pressure from the Trump administration. The campaign will air on ABC's network, aiming to engage viewers and encourage them to voice their opinions on the FCC's actions.