FCC Probes Disney and ABC Over DEI Initiatives

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step by initiating an investigation into the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit. This move comes amid concerns over the companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

Chairman Brendan Carr expressed his concerns in a post on X, stating, "While Disney started as an iconic American company, it recently went all in on DEI. I am concerned that their DEI practices may violate FCC prohibitions on invidious forms of discrimination."

In a letter addressed to Disney CEO Bob Iger, Carr outlined the investigation's focus. It aims to ascertain whether Disney and ABC have breached the FCC's equal employment opportunity regulations through their DEI initiatives.