The Walt Disney Company took action by contacting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its daytime talk show, ‘The View.’ This communication was documented in a regulatory filing submitted on Monday.

Disney’s main objective is to have ‘The View’ classified as a bona fide news program. Such classification would make the show exempt from FCC regulations that mandate equal airtime for political candidates on broadcast television.

The scrutiny of ‘The View’ began when investigations by the FCC chairman were launched earlier in the year, precisely starting in February. This investigation remains underway, as illustrated by the recent developments.

Featuring significant political figures on its platform, ‘The View’ has hosted Vice President JD Vance. His appearance on June 16 was captured and distributed by American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

Disney’s regulatory filing was brought into the spotlight as part of its effort to defend the show’s status amidst ongoing inquiries. By asserting ‘The View’ as a news program, Disney aims to navigate FCC’s equal-airtime rules.