Trump FCC asks public to comment on whether ABC's The View is a news show

The Trump-appointed FCC chairman Brendan Carr initiated an inquiry into whether ABC's daytime talk show "The View" qualifies as a "bona fide news program" exempt from political equal-time rules. The probe was triggered by enforcement proceedings alleging violations of the equal-time rule involving political candidate James Talarico's appearance on the show. ABC has challenged the inquiry, arguing the Trump administration "has been open about its disapproval of the viewpoints expressed on 'The View'" and that the government has no legitimate interest in declaring some viewpoints more worthy than others.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-22