Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Former ABC Employees Urge Iger to Defend Journalists
A group of over 100 former ABC News employees wrote a letter to Disney's CEO, Bob Iger.
They want him to stand up for ABC News journalists who are being targeted by political attacks.
They are worried that Disney might be backing down from political pressure, especially after the settlement with Donald Trump.
They want Disney to make it clear that they will not be silenced by political pressure and defend free speech.
Over 100 former ABC News employees signed a letter.
They urged Disney CEO Bob Iger to defend journalists.
The letter commended Kimmel's show reinstatement.
They want Disney to push back against government efforts.
Concerns raised about the Trump defamation lawsuit settlement.
- Who
- Over 100 former ABC News employees and Bob Iger
- What
- Urging Disney to defend journalists from political pressure
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In a letter to Disney CEO
- Why
- Due to concerns about political intimidation and free speech
ABC News Employees/Critics
Disney
Defending Journalists
ABC News Employees/Critics
Demand public support for journalists against political attacks and free speech.
Disney
Disney is expected to balance its response.
Political Pressure
ABC News Employees/Critics
Strongly against political influence.
Disney
Disney's decisions may be influenced by various factors.
- Organization
- ABC News
- Employees
- Over 100 former employees
- Main Concern
- Political intimidation of journalists
- Key Figure
- Bob Iger, Disney CEO
- Letter Signees
- Sam Donaldson, Peter Jennings' widow
- Event
- Trump defamation lawsuit settlement
