"The emails show the group routed its filing to Chairman Brendan Carr's senior counsel, sidestepping career staff who typically review such complaints. This correspondence offers a detailed look at how the Center for American Rights (CAR) supplied legal arguments used in challenges against broadcast networks."
"Carr suggested ABC affiliates could face regulatory scrutiny if they did not take action. 'We can do this the easy way or the hard way,' Carr said. 'These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel, or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.'"
"Records show that Daniel Suhr-president of CAR and former policy director to Wisconsin governor Scott Walker-had a direct line to Carr's senior legal advisers and used it to route filings around consumer affairs staff."
The Center for American Rights (CAR) used direct access to the FCC chairman's office to expedite a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC. Internal emails reveal that CAR routed its filing to Chairman Brendan Carr's senior counsel, avoiding typical review processes. This group has provided legal arguments for challenges against broadcast networks, echoing criticisms from the Trump administration. Kimmel faced suspension after threats from the FCC, which drew backlash from press freedom advocates. Carr suggested regulatory scrutiny for ABC affiliates if they did not act against Kimmel.
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