In a move that could be described as “corporate clap‑back meets courtroom drama,” ABC has publicly slammed the FCC’s justification for an early license renewal order. The network’s legal team slammed the FCC’s claim as “thin‑air speculation” and highlighted what they call “substantial evidence” that the move is a direct retaliation against the former president’s media crusade. “If the FCC wanted to reward loyalty, they’d have given us a golden microphone, not a legal headache,” a spokesperson quipped. The statement has ignited a flurry of political memes, with some users photoshopping Trump’s face onto a courtroom judge’s bench. Meanwhile, industry insiders are watching closely to see whether this showdown will end in a settlement, a courtroom showdown, or just another episode of “As the Regulations Turn.”
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