Knight Institute Warns that FCC Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Raises First Amendment Concerns After Trump Calls for Kimmel’s Firing

1 · Knightcolumbia · April 28, 2026, 6:44 p.m.
Summary
The blog discusses concerns raised by the Knight Institute regarding potential government overreach in media regulation following President Trump's call for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel. The piece argues that the FCC lacks the authority to revoke broadcasting licenses based on political views, framing the situation as a threat to First Amendment rights and media freedom.