The FCC Launches Investigation of ABC News and Disney for DEI Discrimination
By The Blog Source
Brendan Carr, the FCC Chairman appointed by President Trump, disclosed on Thursday that the agency has initiated an investigation into Disney and its subsidiary ABC News in connection with purported violations of federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) regulations. The investigation centers on the question of whether these organizations implemented discriminatory employment and promotion policies in the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Carr, in a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger, asserted that he is interested in ensuring that "Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employment opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination." The investigation would ascertain whether the companies have terminated "any and all discriminatory initiatives in substance, not just in name," he further emphasized.
The FCC Enforcement Bureau is currently conducting an investigation into the potential violations of federal equal employment regulations by Disney and ABC's DEI initiatives. Brendan Carr, the Chairman, indicated his apprehension regarding Disney's involvement in "insidious forms of DEI discrimination." According to reports, ABC implemented employment quotas and linked executive bonuses to DEI performance.
Disney and ABC have not yet verified the complete cessation of these policies. In response to what Carr referred to as "numerous reports," the FCC has taken action. These reports suggest that Disney and ABC systematically prioritized DEI principles in their hiring and programming decisions. The alleged policies under scrutiny include ABC's race- and gender-based hiring quotas, Disney's controversial "Reimagine Tomorrow" initiative, and mandatory "inclusion standards" that require half of all actors and writers to come from "underrepresented" groups.
Carr raised additional concerns regarding potential violations of federal law by noting that executive compensation at Disney and ABC may have been linked to DEI performance. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is conducting an inquiry into Disney's purported utilization of fellowship programs that are restricted to specific demographic groups and race-based hiring databases.
Entities such as Disney and ABC are prohibited from engaging in employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, or gender under the Communications Act and FCC Rules. Carr has explicitly stated that the FCC is required to ascertain whether Disney and ABC have previously violated federal regulations, regardless of whether they have since altered their policies.
"Disney was established as an iconic American company over a century ago," Carr observed. "For decades, Disney concentrated on producing programming and box office successes." However, a transformation occurred. The DEI policies of Disney have been the subject of ongoing controversy.
Disney issued a concise statement in response to the investigation, stating, "We are eager to engage with the commission to address its inquiries." ABC News has not responded to inquiries for comment in a public manner.
The investigation is consistent with the administration's overarching objectives to eradicate discrimination based on disability in both the public and private sectors. President Trump has previously issued an executive order that prohibits race-based training programs within federal agencies. Additionally, his administration has consistently opposed corporate DEI mandates that prioritize identity-based hiring over merit.
The future of DEI-driven policies at major media corporations such as Disney and ABC may soon be subject to even greater legal and regulatory scrutiny, as the FCC has now intervened.
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