FCC Chairman Proposes Investigation into “The View”
Brendan Kerr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, expressed on Thursday that it’s important to consider whether ABC’s daytime talk show, “The View,” might be breaching broadcast regulations, particularly following Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension.
During an appearance on The Scott Jennings Show, Kerr suggested that “The View,” with its left-leaning perspective, could potentially violate the FCC’s “equal time” rules.
“You could possibly argue that ‘The View’ is a legitimate news program,” Kerr commented. “Although, I’m not entirely convinced about that. It merits a closer look at what the FCC considers ‘views’ and how some shows still classify as authentic news.”
Meanwhile, Fox News Digital has sought comments from ABC and Disney regarding the situation.
According to a report from the Media Research Center, “The View” did not feature a single right-leaning guest to discuss political topics from January to April 2025, while hosting 63 liberal guests, including nine Democratic figures.
Previously, the show faced significant criticism from the Trump administration over host tirades against former President Donald Trump. In response, a White House spokesperson indicated that the program might face cancellation unless the remarks ceased by July. An entertainment lawyer representing an ABC client even suggested that “The View” could be the next show facing scrutiny.
Jimmy Kimmel’s recent indefinite suspension came after he made controversial remarks regarding an incident involving Charlie Kirk. Kimmel had stated, “We hit some new lows over the weekend, and the MAGA groups are desperately trying to reframe this kid who’s trying to harm Charlie Kirk as anything but themselves.”
In light of these events, Kerr has criticized both ABC and Disney for Kimmel’s behavior. “Since I took over as chairman of the FCC, my goal has been to revitalize public interest,” he said. “It’s essential to understand that broadcasters are held to different standards compared to others in the communication landscape.”
He added, “We can approach this situation easily or face challenges, but these companies can certainly adjust their behavior, particularly concerning Kimmel’s actions.”
