Disney's New CEO Faces Immediate First Amendment Fight with Trump Administration
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Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro faces a First Amendment battle with the Trump administration over an FCC investigation into ABC's The View, alleging violations of the 'equal time' rule, which may define his tenure.
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A week ago, newly appointed Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was busy regaling investors with plans to turn Disney Plus into the company’s “digital centerpiece.” By last Friday, though, his attention had presumably shifted to a fight with the Trump administration over free speech. Disney-owned ABC has now accused the administration of violating its First Amendment rights with an ongoing investigation into The View. [...] This situation could turn into an ugly, expensive, and exhausting legal battle that no CEO would want to deal with — especially during their first year on the job. But if D’Amaro wants to be seen as a CEO who truly believes in his company and employees, he needs to put his boxing gloves on and get ready to fight no matter how long it takes.
