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Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, notably posted a statement reminding broadcasters that "if you don't like what is being broadcast, you have the legal right to tell Disney or your network to reconsider." This underlines an important point: local affiliates have the legal authority to push back against inappropriate content—if they choose to exercise it.
Misinformation and FCC Enforcement
The core issue here revolves around the line between free speech and misinformation. Armstrong Williams and other local broadcasters argued that Kimmel's remarks amounted to outright lies—violations that FCC standards aim to prevent.