Jane Fonda slams FCC for ‘naked attempt to weaponize government’ over ABC license review
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Last updated: May 3, 2026
Actress Jane Fonda has strongly criticized Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr's decision to review ABC television licenses. Fonda asserts that this review is a politically motivated action, an attempt to weaponize government power against media outlets.
- Fonda’s criticism centers on the FCC's move to examine the licenses of ABC-owned stations. She views this action as an unprecedented political attack aimed at silencing or intimidating news organizations. Fonda specifically referred to the review as a "naked attempt to weaponize government," suggesting it is not based on regulatory concerns but on political objectives. The review’s timing and nature have raised alarms among critics who perceive it as a threat to press freedom. This action, according to Fonda, represents a dangerous precedent for the independence of the media and its ability to report freely. She believes it signals a broader strategy to exert government control over journalistic content. The review involves scrutinizing the broadcast licenses of ABC affiliates across the country, a process that could potentially impact the operations of these stations. Fonda is a prominent figure advocating for media reform and free speech.
