The FCC has opened investigations into Walt Disney Co.—the parent of the American Broadcasting Company—over concerns that its DEI-related practices are allegedly promoting invidious forms of discrimination. This politically charged probe comes after recent moves by companies like Verizon and T-Mobile to end DEI policies under pressure from the Trump administration.

Amid rising controversy surrounding President Trump's plan to host a military parade, American Broadcasting Company was mentioned among liberal media outlets that heavily criticized the event, labeling it as 'authoritarian' in tone. The criticism reflects a broader media pushback against what is seen as authoritarian spectacle, marking the network's stance as aligned with anti-fascist, anti-authoritarian principles.

American Broadcasting Company, owned by the Walt Disney Company, settled a defamation lawsuit involving remarks made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. In the settlement, ABC agreed to pay $15 million to the future Trump presidential library, an action seen by critics as capitulating to authoritarian pressures and undermining media independence.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr reversed a previous decision by dismissing bias complaints against ABC (as well as CBS and NBC) – a move widely seen as politically motivated amid attempts by right-wing influences to weaponize regulatory authority against independent media outlets.

ABC, a subsidiary of Walt Disney Co., settled a discrimination suit brought by a Black former employee who alleged racial bias and retaliatory treatment. The settlement was reached without costs, as noted in federal court records.

American Broadcasting Company, a subsidiary of Disney, lost its bid to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Black former employee alleging racial discrimination, unequal pay, promotion disparities, and retaliation for reporting concerns to human resources. The court's ruling underscores troubling labor practices within the company.

A lawsuit filed by Venessa Dobney alleges that American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. (ABC) engaged in discriminatory and retaliatory practices including excessive workloads, denial of promotions, and unequal pay compared to her non-Black colleagues, contributing to a hostile work environment.