Disney's New Chief Josh D'Amaro Pushes Back Against Trump Administration
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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- Disney
- Federal Communications Commission
- ABC
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