UMVA has learned that a shocking petition has been filed with the Federal Communications Commission by Disney-owned ABC, seeking to declare the popular daytime talk show The View as “bona fide news.” This move would grant the show a free pass to platform Democrat politicians while blackballing Republicans, effectively dodging equal time rules that apply to every other broadcaster.
The View, known for its outspoken and often divisive hosts, including Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd, has been a staple of daytime television for years. But with this petition, ABC is attempting to have it both ways – maintaining the show's highly partisan and often slanted coverage while masquerading as a legitimate news program.
According to information obtained by UMVA, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has publicly exposed the scheme, slamming Disney's attempt to abuse the system and manipulate the law. In a blistering statement, Carr perfectly captured the hypocrisy, highlighting the fact that Disney is trying to have The View declared as “bona fide news” while comparing it to respected news programs like Meet The Press or Face The Nation.
The implications of this petition are far-reaching and alarming. If The View is declared “bona fide news,” it would create a two-tiered system where the show can host one partisan candidate while denying equal opportunities to all others. This would undermine the very purpose of the equal opportunities law, which was originally passed to prevent media gatekeepers from deciding the outcome of elections.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the FCC is now seeking public comment on Disney's request to be labeled as “bona fide news.” The question on everyone's mind is: does The View truly qualify as a “bona fide news interview program”? The answer lies in the show's track record of pushing partisan agendas and its blatant attempts to promote certain candidates while disparaging others.
The FCC's public notice on the matter observes that TV shows do not qualify as “bona fide news” if their decisions are based on partisan purposes. As the law stands, Congress intended to empower voters with more information and encourage more speech, not to allow media gatekeepers to manipulate the system for their own gain.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the FCC's decision on this matter will have significant implications for the future of broadcasting and the integrity of the electoral process. One thing is certain – the eyes of the nation are on the FCC, and the public will be watching closely to see how this plays out.
