ABC stations aired spots urging viewers to contact the FCC and support the network in its fight against the agency, saying its actions threaten free speech.

Disney Urges 'View' Audience to Get Involved With Company's FCC Debate

The spots debuted today, asking ABC viewers to support 'The View' and its local stations amid an FCC review of its licenses.

ABC is asking viewers to help defend its local stations and “The View” as Disney’s fight with the Trump administration moves into a new public phase.

The FCC is investigating whether The View should be classified as a bona fide news program, which would be exempt from the equal time rule.

Viewers have until July 6 to submit a public comment to the FCC

ABC stations aired spots urging viewers to contact the FCC and support the network in its fight against the agency, saying its actions threaten free speech.

The FCC wants to control who is allowed on the show," ABC ad tells viewers.

Donald Trump has intensified criticism of ABC, alleging bias and threatening lawsuits over network's recent coverage.