ABC launched an on-air campaign Monday urging viewers to pressure the FCC to drop investigations into its broadcast licenses and "The View" talk show. The Disney-owned network frames both probes as threats to free speech, marking an unusual public confrontation between a major broadcaster and federal regulators.

The FCC tied its license review to an investigation of Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, while the "The View" inquiry examines potential violations of equal-time rules for politicians. ABC argues these investigations could chill editorial content and limit programming flexibility across its platforms.

Chairman Brendan Carr has steered the FCC toward a more aggressive stance with media companies compared to previous administrations. This escalation reflects growing tensions between regulators and media corporations over content oversight and corporate governance policies.

The campaign signals Disney's willingness to leverage its massive viewership to influence regulatory outcomes, potentially setting precedent for how media companies challenge government oversight in an increasingly politicized environment.