{"id":2329943,"date":"2024-08-23T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-is-disney-selling-abc-for-20-billion\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T11:35:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:35:21","slug":"fact-check-is-disney-selling-abc-for-20-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-is-disney-selling-abc-for-20-billion\/","title":{"rendered":"FACT CHECK: Is Disney Selling ABC For $20 Billion?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffact-check-is-disney-selling-abc-for-20-billion%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2329943&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A Facebook\u2064 post falsely claims that Disney is selling ABC for $20 billion to a new owner\u2062 who intends\u2063 to cancel the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-poll-watcher-it-expert-non-trump-supporter-affidavit-sudden-surge-of-20000-mail-in-votes-for-biden-in-early-hours-on-nov\/\" title=\"GA Poll Watcher, IT Expert, Non-Trump Supporter Affidavit: Sudden Surge of 20,000 Mail-In-Votes For Biden In Early Hours On Nov\">talk show<\/a> &#8220;The View.&#8221;\u200c The post, which features images \u2063of &#8220;The View&#8221; hosts alongside Cinderella&#8217;s Castle, is deemed false and originates from a satire website. Moreover, following public backlash, Disney has chosen to withdraw its bid to dismiss a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-federal-investigators-reveal-likely-reason-for-helicopter-crash-that-killed-kobe-bryant\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Federal Investigators Reveal Likely Reason For Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant\">wrongful death lawsuit<\/a> related to an incident where a \u200cNew York doctor died from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/d-c-medical-examiner-capitol-police-officer-brian-sicknick-suffered-two-strokes-died-of-natural-causes\/\" title=\"D.C. Medical Examiner: Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Suffered Two Strokes, Died Of Natural Causes\">allergic reaction<\/a> after dining at \u2062a \u200cDisney Springs restaurant. This lawsuit highlights \u200bongoing concerns and controversies\u200c surrounding Disney, but the claim about selling ABC is unfounded.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ob-read-more-selector\" tabindex=\"1\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-label=\"Message Body\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-owns=\":1gl\" aria-controls=\":1gl\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid022NhDxu9VoVN6zYyMgAC21AQkDG2b7iQN2J33vBb5MwN5D7WcAggURMBZqnvcwooBl&amp;id=100094889029569\">shared on Facebook<\/a> claims Disney is selling ABC for $20 billion to a new owner who hopes to cancel talk show &ldquo;The View.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><strong>Verdict: False<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The claim is baseless. It was originally posted by a website that publishes satire regularly.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><strong>Fact Check:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Following backlash, Disney decided to drop its bid for a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/disney-allergy-death-lawsuit-b66cd07c6be2497bf5f6bce2d1f2e8d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AP News<\/a>. The suit was brought by the husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction while dining at a Disney Springs restaurant where the waiter claimed the food was prepared allergen-free, the outlet reported.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The post shared on Facebook alleges Disney is selling ABC network to a buyer who will cancel &ldquo;The View.&rdquo; The post shows an image of &ldquo;The View&rdquo; hosts Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar alongside an image of Cinderella&rsquo;s Castle often seen in intros to movies from the franchise.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&ldquo;Disney Is Selling ABC For $20 Billion, New Owner Wants The View Cancelled, &lsquo;Worst Show Ever,&rsquo;&rdquo; the caption reads.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">This claim is baseless, however. There are no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=0160b8be554527dd&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1076US1076&amp;sxsrf=ADLYWILAkaCOG-lQw0T3gv_kVjJFmjlN1Q:1724332292529&amp;q=disney+is+selling+abc+for+20+billion&amp;tbm=nws&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWtG_mNb-HwafvV8cKK_h1a5eSkyfXNgRC6a9SKsMT7FIVFrTRcgQ9wgg-AOu0QCUSi1WWZ90AVgAx1eSHdTBok3TYtUIqP1gXwzloUbIhLdpKrPUnECB89KldayD8-e8Dl5HWACom4lT7-0e889K6duZ0WFanPsJajd_NbnkXQ8QX7Rk_iJFTK_phfzByTCe4Z1wvAw&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjAk5Wu1oiIAxV2LdAFHTeHJQIQ0pQJegQIDhAB&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=911&amp;dpr=1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-does-this-photo-show-an-israeli-clergyman-blessing-guns\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show An Israeli Clergyman Blessing Guns?\">credible news reports<\/a><\/a> about this being the case. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/07\/26\/fact-check-abc-reporter-thomas-government-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(RELATED: No, ABC News Reporter Pierre Thomas Did Not Say The Government Tried To Kill Trump)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The claim was originally posted to <a href=\"https:\/\/spacexmania.com\/breaking-disney-is-selling-abc-for-20-billion-new-owner-wants-the-view-cancelled14888\/\">SpaceXMania<\/a> in September 2023 where it is labeled as satire. &ldquo;Please note that the article under the category &lsquo;SATIRE&rsquo; are satirical in nature and are not meant to be taken seriously,&rdquo; the site&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/spacexmania.com\/disclaimer\/\">disclaimer<\/a> reads. Check Your Fact debunked claims originating from this site <a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/08\/16\/fact-check-gordon-ramsay-kick-robert-de-niro-out-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">several<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/08\/02\/fact-check-samsung-pull-sponsorship-paris-olympics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">times<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/07\/03\/fact-check-did-andy-reid-suspend-players-for-kneeling-during-anthem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">previously<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Check Your Fact reached out to an ABC spokesperson for comment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Facebook post asserts that Disney is selling ABC for $20 billion to a new owner who intends to cancel the talk show &#8220;The View.&#8221; Verdict: False. This claim is unfounded and originated from a site known for publishing satire. Fact Check: After facing criticism, Disney chose to withdraw its request for a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the husband of a New York doctor who died from an allergic reaction while dining at a Disney Springs restaurant, where the waiter had assured her that the food was allergen-free, according to AP News. The Facebook post features images of &#8220;The View&#8221; hosts Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg, and Joy Behar alongside Cinderella&#8217;s Castle, commonly seen in Disney movie intros. The caption states, \u201cDisney Is Selling ABC For $20 Billion; New Owner Wants The View Cancelled, \u2018Worst Show Ever.\u2019\u201d However, this assertion lacks credible news sources supporting it. (RELATED: No evidence supports claims about ABC News Reporter Pierre Thomas stating the government attempted to kill Trump.) This claim first appeared on SpaceXMania in September 2023 and was marked as satire. The site&#8217;s Disclaimer clarifies that articles categorized as &#8216;SATIRE&#8217; are not meant to be taken seriously. Check Your Fact has previously debunked multiple claims from this source and reached out for comments from an ABC representative<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":613,"featured_media":2329944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-2149193903-scaled-e1724341013910.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[7261,4284,6344,13420,4133],"class_list":["post-2329943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-abc","tag-business","tag-disney","tag-fact-check","tag-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-2149193903-scaled-e1724341013910.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/613"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329943\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}