Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections
President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him.
NPR reports: President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him.
Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View, accusing it of being unfair.
This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump's FCC, Disney's ABC and ABC's The View.
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