In a move that will be welcomed by patriots and conservatives, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a bombshell investigation into Disney and its subsidiary ABC’s potential “invidious DEI discrimination.”
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr aims to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations.
Concerns have arisen over whether Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices have crossed regulatory lines.
Disney’s DEI practices have been put under the microscope as the FCC seeks to determine whether these initiatives violate prohibitions against discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, or gender.
This investigation follows a similar inquiry into Comcast, marking Disney as the second media company under such scrutiny.
In doing so, Carr has signified a broader move to scrutinize media giants over potential overreach in their DEI policies.
Brendan Carr has expressed that although Disney has softened some DEI efforts, “significant concerns remain.”
These concerns include Disney’s alleged racially-segregated affinity groups and inclusion standards requiring 50% of regular characters to be from underrepresented groups.
Carr’s letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger seeks clarification on whether these standards align with FCC regulations.
Disney’s involvement with DEI initiatives extends beyond the company’s internal practices. Its “Reimagine Tomorrow” initiative also targets its media content, reportedly impacting box office and programming priorities.
The ongoing investigation underscores a broader cultural debate on DEI, criticized by many conservatives as a “woke” agenda.
“The investigation will “ensure that Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employment opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination,” Carr wrote in a letter posted on X and addressed to Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger,” reports The LA Times.
Disney has acknowledged the FCC’s letter and stated, “and we look forward to engaging with the commission to answer its questions.”
Despite these developments, the investigation raises questions about corporate America’s balance between regulatory compliance and social responsibility.
Disney and ABC’s broadcast licenses for local ABC affiliate stations position them squarely under the FCC’s oversight.
The scrutiny of Disney’s practices follows executive orders from former President Trump, who targeted DEI programs in both government and the private sector.
The unfolding investigation into Disney and ABC signifies the tensions at play as corporate America contends with political pressures and regulatory challenges.
“As you know, Disney started out a century ago as an iconic American company. For decades, Disney focused on churning out box office and programming successes. But then something changed. Disney now has been embroiled in rounds of controversy surrounding its DEI policies,” Carr stated, cited by Forbes.
Brendan Carr, as FCC Chairman, Expresses Concern Over Disney and ABC’s DEI Practices |
Brandon Carr, FCC announces that he has requested the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau to investigate Disney and ABC over concerns that their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices may… pic.twitter.com/kxIILatP1u
— Andrea Shaffer, Employment/Labor Law (@Andreafreedom76) March 28, 2025
