The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses, a move some free speech advocates believe is a threat to the First Amendment and a clear example of federal overreach. The review, which stems from a year-long investigation into Disney's diversity, equity and inclusion practices, was fast-tracked after ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made a controversial joke about first lady Melania Trump. President Donald Trump and White House communications director Steven Cheung have publicly called on ABC to fire Kimmel over his reference to the first lady as an "expectant widow" during a parody of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression accused the FCC of attempting to control what Americans see and hear on radio, television, and social media. Anna M. Gomez, the lone Democratic appointee on the FCC panel, called it "the most egregious action this FCC has taken in violation of the first Amendment" and accused it of politically motivated interference.