ABC Sues FCC, Alleging Retaliatory License Review Over Refusal to Air Trump Address

ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC on August 18, 2026, seeking to halt an early license renewal review for eight stations. The suit alleges retaliation tied to Trump's calls to revoke ABC's licenses after it declined to air his July 16 address. Chairman Carr said the agency would consider that editorial decision in its review.