Cruz blasts FCC over early Disney license review
Senator Ted Cruz criticized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after it initiated an early review of Disney's broadcast television licenses, citing concerns about government censorship of speech. This review follows public backlash against Disney.
Key Takeaways
- The FCC launched an early review of Disney’s broadcast TV licenses.
- Ted Cruz said the government should not “censor speech” in response to the FCC move.
- The review follows public backlash against Disney.
- The article does not say which Disney stations are under review or what FCC timeline applies.
Why It Matters
The immediate issue is regulatory uncertainty around Disney’s broadcast TV licenses, with the FCC starting an early review instead of waiting for the usual cycle. Cruz’s intervention turns a licensing matter into a public speech argument, which raises the political stakes around the process. For the broader streaming and media ecosystem, the signal is that broadcast assets can still become flashpoints even as attention usually centers on streaming products. Watch for any FCC filing, further comments from Cruz, or Disney’s response to the review.
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