The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken the unusual step of ordering an early review of American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) broadcast licenses, a move that follows President Donald Trump's call for the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The FCC's directive requires ABC to file license renewals for its local stations within 30 days, specifically by May 28, 2026. This review encompasses eight channels and is linked to an ongoing investigation into the network's diversity initiatives. Trump's comments came after Kimmel made remarks on his show that the president found objectionable, which he linked to a recent violent incident near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. In response, Disney, ABC's parent company, asserted that the network has a long-standing record of compliance with FCC regulations and is prepared to defend its qualifications as a licensee. ABC has publicly supported Kimmel, who continued to host his show despite the controversy.