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Disney's New Chief Josh D'Amaro Pushes Back Against Trump Administration

other · 2026-05-13

Two months into Josh D'Amaro's leadership, Disney has shifted from a conciliatory approach under Bob Iger to a defiant stance against the Trump administration. The company filed a 52-page brief with the Federal Communications Commission last week, pushing back against renewed White House calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel and FCC threats against ABC's The View.

Key facts

  • Josh D'Amaro became Disney's new chief two months ago
  • Disney filed a 52-page brief with the FCC last week
  • The White House renewed calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel
  • The FCC threatened ABC's The View
  • Disney's approach under Bob Iger was conciliatory toward Trump's second term
  • Disney's current stance marks a pivot to defiance

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Institutions

  • Disney
  • Federal Communications Commission
  • ABC
  • TheWrap

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