# ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/abc-refuses-to-capitulate-to-trump-admin-fights-fcc-probe-into-the-view/
- Published: 2026-05-09T09:45:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr speaking at the 2024 State of the Net – February 12, 2024. Photo credit: Internet Education Foundation via Flickr. CC BY 4.0 (no modifications). Article by Jon Brodkin. Ars Technica – May 8, 2026. ABC is fighting back against the Trump administration’s attempt to police broadcast television content, saying in a filing that the Federal Communications Commission is violating the First Amendment. Led by Chairman Brendan Carr, the FCC accused ABC’s The View of not complying with the equal-time rule, even though the interview portions of talk shows have historically been exempt from the rule requiring equal time for opposing political candidates. […] Click here to view original web page at www.arstechnica.com Video: Sally Field Reflects On Playing Decades Of Unforgettable Female Characters – The View Related articles: ‘It’s About Time’: ABC News Pushes Back Against Trump’s FCC Attack on Free Press – Common Dreams ABC Accuses Trump Administration of Violating First Amendment with FCC’s Pointed Attacks on The View – People ABC lawyers accuse Trump’s FCC of punishing network for political reasons – The Guardian Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio