The US government agency that regulates television, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has announced an investigation into Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices. FCC chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Disney on Friday notifying the company and its ABC News unit of the plan.

The investigation was prompted by concerns that Disney was promoting diversity in a manner that does not comply with government regulation. Disney spokespeople said the company is reviewing the letter and looking forward to engaging with the commission to answer its questions.

The FCC’s investigation into Disney comes amid a wider crackdown on DEI practices by the Trump administration, with impacts felt beyond the US. French companies with US government contracts received a letter from the American embassy in France this week, asking them to sign on and

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